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Title: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 04, 2022, 11:47:55 am
So would any of the guys on loan with us worth a punt next season?

Any players at the club which we need to get shot of? 

Who could we keep? Or let go!

obviously all this depends on what league we are in.

Part of me doesn’t want to go up but I’m a realist and know that if we have any chance of keeping hold of Roberts or Horsefall then league one is a must.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on May 04, 2022, 12:01:28 pm
So would any of the guys on loan with us worth a punt next season?

Any players at the club which we need to get shot of? 

Who could we keep? Or let go!

obviously all this depends on what league we are in.

Part of me doesn’t want to go up but I’m a realist and know that if we have any chance of keeping hold of Roberts or Horsefall then league one is a must.


You what. Why's that then?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 04, 2022, 12:23:02 pm
Why? How many reasons would you like my friend.

Financial we don’t seem to ever compete in Div one.
Then we sack the manager and the cycle starts again and so on.

I hope you understand where I am coming from with this.

Speaking to some Exeter fans on Saturday they now feel ready and stable with there club in the right place to go up and enjoy Div one. We are nowhere ready for the step up now in my opinion on or off the pitch currently.

Anyway back to the summer transfer window  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 04, 2022, 12:32:25 pm
I look at the L1 Table and think I'd like to see the Cobblers play them much more than the L2 teams.

I agree we'll struggle with adequate resourcing as our owners will be very pleased with how they've got away with it this season. It's not as if they are interested in the art form (i.e. the actual football).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 04, 2022, 13:22:39 pm
Magiore is likely to be available as he’s too old for Blackburn u23 next season and hasn’t broken into their team and currently I don’t think he’s a championship player. Useful for us though when he played and real shame about his injury. Likely to need reinforcements in Centre backs. Nolan ? Who knows but can’t fault his pedigree but he’s not made an impact out on loan.

Similarly with Eppiah although he still has a year left on his Leicester contract. He hasn’t forced his way into their first team plans despite being there a long time so I could see him being paid up. Again he has been a bright spark for us recently at our level.

 Kanu- no idea as we haven’t seen that much of him.

 Zimba is under contract until 2024 so I can’t see anything happening with him and haven’t seen enough of a threat to justify paying a fee.

Lubala looks a player but hasn’t featured recently so not sure what’s happening there.

Hopefully we are promoted but either way there will be some new faces needed and I think Brady will be ruthless with those out of contract. I’m fully expecting Harriman, Mills, Pollock, BAS, Nelson and Rose to go.
Not forgetting our loan player Kambamba and think he’ll also go although a year left.

The yoof haven’t really forced their way into match day line ups apart from Dyche and brief cameo from Abimbola.


Time will shortly tell regardless.

Let’s enjoy Saturday. UTC


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 04, 2022, 14:29:28 pm
Why? How many reasons would you like my friend.

Financial we don’t seem to ever compete in Div one.
Then we sack the manager and the cycle starts again and so on.

I hope you understand where I am coming from with this.

Speaking to some Exeter fans on Saturday they now feel ready and stable with there club in the right place to go up and enjoy Div one. We are nowhere ready for the step up now in my opinion on or off the pitch currently.

Anyway back to the summer transfer window  :P

The trouble with most lower league clubs is come the end of the season half your squad is out of contract, with the other half out the year after. This means it’s very difficult to stop players who have had great seasons getting picked off. You could offer lots of long contracts but that also brings problems with the possibility of large amounts of budget taken up by players who haven’t lived up to expectations and aren’t good enough but can’t be moved on.

Most teams are only as good as their last few transfer windows and the trouble we’ve had with our last couple of promotions is that we’ve followed it up with some shocking transfers, the strikers we’d signed last time in league one have proved not good enough for league 2 this year. Exeter can think they are as ready as they like but should they lose a few top performers and have a shocking window they are coming back down, while on the other hand if we went up and had a good summer window there is no reason we can’t stay up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 04, 2022, 14:32:21 pm
Hopefully the season is resolved on Saturday or it will extend into the already abbreviated close season, reducing our opportunities to recruit in or dispose of the players who would be required, for whichever division we are in.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 04, 2022, 14:50:43 pm
Hopefully the season is resolved on Saturday or it will extend into the already abbreviated close season, reducing our opportunities to recruit in or dispose of the players who would be required, for whichever division we are in.

I think we are lucky this year in that the only dead wood we would have still contracted whatever league we are in is Kabamba


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 04, 2022, 16:15:02 pm
Robert’s is an absolute must stay if we are promoted.
Eppiah is the only loan I’d make a bid for TBH.
I’d like Horsfall to stay but wouldn’t be that gutted if he left either.
All the out of contract players can go except Horsfall, I know Shaun is one of our own but he hasn’t really kicked on and in L1 I think we need a playmaker and just a bit more composure and quality.

UTC.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on May 04, 2022, 16:33:29 pm
Aaron Pierre released by Shrewsbury I’d take him back in a back three with Horsfall and Guthrie…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 04, 2022, 17:01:49 pm

I know Shaun is one of our own but he hasn’t really kicked on and in L1 I think we need a playmaker and just a bit more composure and quality.


For me McWilliams has outshone Sowerby both seasons Jack has been at the club. I would like to see the club keep the current starting 11, pretty much get rid of everyone else, then use the remaining budget with the aim of improving on what we already have. The trouble we’ve faced in our last couple of promotions is starting the new league 1 season with a far worse team than the one that went up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on May 04, 2022, 17:46:53 pm
Why? How many reasons would you like my friend.

Financial we don’t seem to ever compete in Div one.
Then we sack the manager and the cycle starts again and so on.

I hope you understand where I am coming from with this.

Speaking to some Exeter fans on Saturday they now feel ready and stable with there club in the right place to go up and enjoy Div one. We are nowhere ready for the step up now in my opinion on or off the pitch currently.

Anyway back to the summer transfer window  :P

You've got to take your opportunities when they arise. It might be years, if ever, before we have the finances to start competing at the top end of league 1, but we've done it a couple of times in the the last 30 odd years. 87/88 we finished 6th, 97/98 4th. Admittedly, both times, we fell away the following season or 2 but I doubt our finances were a lot better than the teams we finished above, or our ground. We can only strive to "compete" in league 1 if we're in it and if we can hang on in there for a few seasons, our financial situation may improve, if off the field shenanigans can be sorted and any "developments", local or Asian come to any sort of fruition. 
 I know some of the teams I'd rather have the opportunity of playing next season and they don't include; Sutton, Harrogate, Salford,
Crawley, Stevenage etc, no offence.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 04, 2022, 18:20:36 pm
Mcwilliams and Sowerby compliment each other very well as they have a contrasting skillset. McWilliams ability to break up play is unmatched in our squad but his ability on the ball is limited. Sowerby makes us tick and wants to get on the ball more. I would want another 2 CM next season to help them out but hope Shaun is retained whatever league we are in next season.

Obviously depending on which league we are in should adjust our targets etc. Would happily take Aaron Pierre back, was excellent here in a crap side and always good for some goals also. Wasnt amazing with his distribution but would go on the odd run forward which was always exciting. I think getting him to do the basics as we ask our defenders to do he would be a great addition.

What is great that as has been noted the deadwood can really be cleared and Brady can have truly his own squad which will be interesting to see. We are pretty unbalanced as a squad at the moment so hoping that gets addressed in the summer.

Anyways, lets get Saturday out the way and then ill return to thinking about this more!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on May 04, 2022, 20:14:29 pm
I know some of the teams I'd rather have the opportunity of playing next season and they don't include; Sutton, Harrogate, Salford,
Crawley, Stevenage etc, no offence.


Yeah! Bring on Accrington, Lincoln, Morecambe and Fleetwood. I'll be there, looking forward to it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on May 04, 2022, 20:29:04 pm
Yeah! Bring on Accrington, Lincoln, Morecambe and Fleetwood. I'll be there, looking forward to it.

Not forgetting; Cheltenham, Forest Green, Exeter, Burton and Shrewsbury. All with massive budgets and none of them holding their own in league 1.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 07, 2022, 20:20:45 pm
We've got the following under contract
LB Ali Koiki CB John Guthrie CB Ryan Nolan CB Max Dyche RB Aaron McGowan LM Mitch Pinnock CM Jack Sowerby CM Paul Lewis RM Sam Hoskins FW Louis Appere FW Nicke Kabamba

Out of contract; GK Liam Roberts, GK Johnny Maxted , LB Joseph Mills, CB Sid Nelson, CB Fraser Horsfall, RB Michael Harriman, CM Shaun McWilliams, CM Scott Pollock, FW Danny Rose, FW Benny Ashley-Seal

For next year we've got decent quality at Left Back, Right Back, one Centre Back, LM, RM, one CM and on FW. Decent start where you'd want to keep 7 of the team and have them locked down under contracts. Priority is obviously trying to re-sign Roberts, Horsfall and McWilliams - think McWilliams is the one most getable and least likely to have higher suitors, but only because of his proneness for injuries. Could lose them all, might keep a few. No-one else on the out of contract list I'm too bothered for losing.

So, priorities are to strength the full-back depth, sort out the goalie situation again with either Roberts or an equal replacement, two new Centre-Mids if Shaun goes, and two forwards. Would be great to get Eppiah, and while it's unlikely on premier wages the fact the's quite injury prone might allows us to get him, a bit like when we managed to snag Bayo because he had repeat injuries. Otherwise we should probably go back to raiding Scotland again - Guthrie, McGowan, Pinnock, Appere and Kabamba, 4 out of 5 ain't bad.  Hopefully Foyle left a list before he left us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: northamptonnewbie on May 08, 2022, 00:12:32 am
Up or Remain

Dominic Telford from barrow with Freddie Sears from colchester


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on May 08, 2022, 00:22:23 am
Up or Remain

Dominic Telford from barrow with Freddie Sears from colchester
Telford is at Newport, don't even know why I'm bothering to answer, pissed and pissed off...  :-[


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 08, 2022, 11:10:05 am
Someone said in the queue to the beam-back that Roberts has already signed for Ipswich and Horsfall has agreed terms with another club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 08, 2022, 11:12:31 am
I wouldn't read too much into the ipswich rumour...they signed premier league Christian Walton in January and another keeper on a 3 year deal last summer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 09, 2022, 07:05:40 am
This is the amount each team spent on Agent fees last year. While that's going to be influenced somewhat by how many players that you need to bring in etc, with high turnarounds in League 2 I think it's probably a good aproximation of how teams budgets compare to each other.

Bristol Rovers - £119,817
Salford City - £116,390
Bradford City - £108,451
Leyton Orient - £85,618
Mansfield Town - £74,970
Swindon Town - £69,048
Walsall - £60,010
Carlisle United - £60,001
Harrogate Town - £59,177
Forest Green Rovers - £55,007
Northampton Town - £54,727
Sutton - £53,761
Barrow - £53,062
Port Vale - £46,319
Sc***horpe United - £45,381
Rochdale - £36,183
Exeter - £35,090
Stevenage - £31,850
Oldham Athletic - £30,868
Tranmere Rovers - £25,208
Crawley Town - £20,921
Colchester United - £18,423
Newport County - £15,150
Hartlepool - £10,174

Fairly mid-table budget which we've overachieved with.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on May 09, 2022, 08:25:13 am
Someone said in the queue to the beam-back that Roberts has already signed for Ipswich and Horsfall has agreed terms with another club.

Horsfall apparently told someone at the awards evening that he definitely won't be here if we are still in League 2, and would prefer to be nearer his girlfriend in Halifax.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on May 09, 2022, 08:33:39 am
Horsfall apparently told someone at the awards evening that he definitely won't be here if we are still in League 2, and would prefer to be nearer his girlfriend in Halifax.
Also at the awards dinner... Roberts going higher than League One and Man Utd scouts at the Rochdale game watching him. Either way he won't be here next season


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 09, 2022, 09:06:28 am
One thing Cobblers have got right is identifying and buying qualiry centre backs. Pierre, Goode, Turnbull, Horsfall, Guthrie. Confident we'll get a replacement, and might even have one depending on Nolan.

Record far more mixed on Goalkeepers

Only other our of contract probably getting interest is McWilliams, interesting to see how that develops


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 09, 2022, 09:17:08 am
The decision to give Roberts a one-year deal with no option is coming back to bite us.  I think Manchester United might be a bit of a stretch but he’ll have no trouble in finding a decent League 1 or even a lower Championship club. It’s frustrating that regardless of which league we’re going to have to look to replace 2 key players but as others have said, that’s the nature of being a League 2 club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on May 09, 2022, 10:26:32 am
The decision to give Roberts a one-year deal with no option is coming back to bite us.  I think Manchester United might be a bit of a stretch but he’ll have no trouble in finding a decent League 1 or even a lower Championship club. It’s frustrating that regardless of which league we’re going to have to look to replace 2 key players but as others have said, that’s the nature of being a League 2 club.
It was him that wanted 1 year only


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 09, 2022, 11:24:20 am
McWilliams is interesting West Brom and Barnsley on a free according to the sun
Good luck to the lad


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on May 09, 2022, 12:13:19 pm
The way Sammy has been playing and scoring lately it wouldn't surprise me if some teams were keeping an eye on him. I hope not, but at least we would get a fee I suppose.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 09, 2022, 12:18:38 pm
McWilliams is interesting West Brom and Barnsley on a free according to the sun
Good luck to the lad

Cant see Shaun making the jump to the championship or to the top end of league 1 tbh. Would love to be proven wrong but just dont think he has the ability on the ball to be in a team dominating possession.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 09, 2022, 14:26:49 pm
We've got the following under contract
LB Ali Koiki CB John Guthrie CB Ryan Nolan CB Max Dyche RB Aaron McGowan LM Mitch Pinnock CM Jack Sowerby CM Paul Lewis RM Sam Hoskins FW Louis Appere FW Nicke Kabamba

Out of contract; GK Liam Roberts, GK Johnny Maxted , LB Joseph Mills, CB Sid Nelson, CB Fraser Horsfall, RB Michael Harriman, CM Shaun McWilliams, CM Scott Pollock, FW Danny Rose, FW Benny Ashley-Seal

For next year we've got decent quality at Left Back, Right Back, one Centre Back, LM, RM, one CM and on FW. Decent start where you'd want to keep 7 of the team and have them locked down under contracts. Priority is obviously trying to re-sign Roberts, Horsfall and McWilliams - think McWilliams is the one most getable and least likely to have higher suitors, but only because of his proneness for injuries. Could lose them all, might keep a few. No-one else on the out of contract list I'm too bothered for losing.

So, priorities are to strength the full-back depth, sort out the goalie situation again with either Roberts or an equal replacement, two new Centre-Mids if Shaun goes, and two forwards. Would be great to get Eppiah, and while it's unlikely on premier wages the fact the's quite injury prone might allows us to get him, a bit like when we managed to snag Bayo because he had repeat injuries. Otherwise we should probably go back to raiding Scotland again - Guthrie, McGowan, Pinnock, Appere and Kabamba, 4 out of 5 ain't bad.  Hopefully Foyle left a list before he left us.

Roberts, Horsfall and Shaun won t be here next season.

I'm fairly confident in our recruitment if I'm honest, yes we have had few duds, but Morton, Kion Eppiah and our CBs show we are not completely hapless, so I am not worried.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 09, 2022, 14:35:38 pm
It would be interesting to know what we’ve done to replace Martin Foyle as Head of Recruitment - hopefully the quality additions last Summer weren’t totally down to him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest49 on May 09, 2022, 14:48:48 pm

The decision to give Roberts a one-year deal with no option is coming back to bite us. 


I heard a rumour that we have our eye on a promising young prospect at Scu*thorpe?

Hoping that Robbo's last game is one to remember for the right reasons.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 09, 2022, 14:58:02 pm
Horsfall apparently told someone at the awards evening that he definitely won't be here if we are still in League 2, and would prefer to be nearer his girlfriend in Halifax.

His girl friend lives in Harpole and moved down here in January.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest49 on May 09, 2022, 15:09:54 pm
His girl friend lives in Harpole and moved down here in January.


She probably works at a Halifax branch  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 09, 2022, 15:22:38 pm
I heard a rumour that we have our eye on a promising young prospect at Scu*thorpe?

Hoping that Robbo's last game is one to remember for the right reasons.

Any details , age etc how many first team appearances? ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest49 on May 09, 2022, 15:27:54 pm
Any details , age etc how many first team appearances? ;D

He might have made his final one on Saturday....but his paper round pays well  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 09, 2022, 15:27:59 pm
His girl friend lives in Harpole and moved down here in January.
I hope his girlfriend in Halifax hasnt just found out about his girlfriend in Harpole.  :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on May 09, 2022, 15:39:07 pm
I just hope the play offs don't affect out recruitment too badly.  Watching sky sports news today and seeing the various list of released players from all the clubs who's season have finished.  Clubs will already be planning but we've now got another few weeks of not knowing what division we will be in and therefore what players we need to sign.

   


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 09, 2022, 16:33:00 pm
I just hope the play offs don't affect out recruitment too badly.  Watching sky sports news today and seeing the various list of released players from all the clubs who's season have finished.  Clubs will already be planning but we've now got another few weeks of not knowing what division we will be in and therefore what players we need to sign.

   
It will affect our season terribly
Especially when we give our out of contract players weeks on end to decide if they wish to remain.
Mind you if we don’t go up we know none will stay so that’s a bonus  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 09, 2022, 17:02:37 pm
Someone said in the queue to the beam-back that Roberts has already signed for Ipswich and Horsfall has agreed terms with another club.
Fear not, Cornell is a free  agent


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BirdyNTFC on May 09, 2022, 19:54:01 pm
Jorge Grant has been released by scum.

Decent midfielder that can change a game. Has had his fair share of goal involvement in spells at Notts county and then Lincoln. Dropped off at scum last year but at a low(ish) wage could be worth a gamble.

We’re missing a midfielder that can score. Mind you were missing a striker that can score 🙄


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on May 09, 2022, 20:13:08 pm
I’m in two minds about McWilliams. I thought that the first half of the season he was solid. Since he’s come back from injury though he’s not impressed me. I think that he was a bit off it against Barrow too.
Hopefully just that he’s rushed back from injury.

I’d be interested to see more from Pollock and Abimbola as both looked good when they made brief appearances. And Abimbola earned himself player of the season for the academy.

Horsfall and Roberts will be a huge loss. Horsfall for me has been better than Guthrie at the back. Much more solid. And Roberts has obviously been player of the season by a country mile.

I’m gobsmacked Walsall let him go. Maybe he’s following the traditional goalkeeper arc of having his best years in his late 20s.

Hopefully Guthrie stays at least and we don’t need to find 2 new CBs.

Magloire looked good but I assume he won’t be back next season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 09, 2022, 21:08:12 pm
Whatever happened to that Nolan fella who we signed on an 18 Month contract in January, even though he'd been injured for ages?

I think we loaned him to Kiddy but he broke down on his debut for them. No updates as to his whereabouts since!

Frustrating that we signed him on an 18 Month contract, yet paid money to sign Roberts on just a 1 year deal, with no option to extend it!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BrummieCobbler on May 09, 2022, 22:07:09 pm
I happened to go to Nolan’s first (and I think only) game for Kiddy as it’s not too far from me and I know a couple of people there. I don’t want to be too harsh on him as I know it was his first game back after a long time out, but I think it’s fair to say he stood out, and not for any good reasons. Hopefully he just needed a lot more time on the training pitch under his belt but I wouldn’t hold out too much hope based on what I saw.

I’m not sure he broke down in that game either? He didn’t look injured and it seemed he was brought off because of how much he was struggling, but I may be wrong on that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 10, 2022, 12:02:31 pm
Vadaine Oliver would be perfect alongside Appere in my opinion - he wants a Northern move and technically we are North of Gillingham!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 10, 2022, 12:28:56 pm
Not for me. He legged it after we rescued him from Morecambe.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 10, 2022, 13:19:32 pm
Telford is at Newport, don't even know why I'm bothering to answer, pissed and pissed off...  :-[


Come on Genie think of Zenobia and Boadicea where is your fighting spirit. 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on May 10, 2022, 19:56:01 pm
Whatever happened to that Nolan fella who we signed on an 18 Month contract in January, even though he'd been injured for ages?

I think we loaned him to Kiddy but he broke down on his debut for them. No updates as to his whereabouts since!

Frustrating that we signed him on an 18 Month contract, yet paid money to sign Roberts on just a 1 year deal, with no option to extend it!

A good question. Does anyone know?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 11, 2022, 07:09:44 am
A good question. Does anyone know?
He’s  off touring with his sisters  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: angrydad on May 11, 2022, 08:04:01 am
A good question. Does anyone know?

Started 1 game against Fylde on 12th March - subbed off on 64 mins
Unused sub 22 March against Chorley

Nothing since



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on May 11, 2022, 10:53:13 am
We are going to lose the God that is Liam Roberts for one game this Saturday, but almost certainly for good when this is all over.

Think to the future though, Sc***horpe have just released a promising 17yr old keeper. Could be worth a punch, sorry punt!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 11, 2022, 20:06:57 pm
What is it with us and talking about us signing players

Already seen two mentioned in here,  comes across desperate if you ask me


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 11, 2022, 21:38:08 pm
I’m in two minds about McWilliams. I thought that the first half of the season he was solid. Since he’s come back from injury though he’s not impressed me. I think that he was a bit off it against Barrow too.
Hopefully just that he’s rushed back from injury.

I’d be interested to see more from Pollock and Abimbola as both looked good when they made brief appearances. And Abimbola earned himself player of the season for the academy.

Horsfall and Roberts will be a huge loss. Horsfall for me has been better than Guthrie at the back. Much more solid. And Roberts has obviously been player of the season by a country mile.

I’m gobsmacked Walsall let him go. Maybe he’s following the traditional goalkeeper arc of having his best years in his late 20s.

Hopefully Guthrie stays at least and we don’t need to find 2 new CBs.

Magloire looked good but I assume he won’t be back next season.

If we go up we can not go down this route again. In the past we have seen better players leave and tried to replace them with backup players. Good as Pollock and Abimbola may be you simply can not go from being a very bit part player in League 2 to being relied upon in League 1.
Its obvious Brady doesn't rate the perennial benchwarmer Pollock, so there next to no chance of seeing him next season in my opinion.

If we go up then we need to recruit well if we have any ideas about staying in League 1..... we can't rely on untried league 2 players against the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Derby, Portsmouth etc.

If we stay down though, yes I'd like to see more of the above named players.......


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 12, 2022, 07:46:42 am
Many posters were clamouring for us to sign Lee Tomlin in the January transfer window but he went to Walsall on a short term contract to the end of the season. They have now released him after starting just one game due to his injury issues.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 12, 2022, 08:29:24 am
Many posters were clamouring for us to sign Lee Tomlin in the January transfer window but he went to Walsall on a short term contract to the end of the season. They have now released him after starting just one game due to his injury issues.

It would be interesting to know the fates of our other 'intended targets' that everyone was or had been clamouring for over the years?
I'm sure that there must be more like Lee Tomlin, similar to some that we had/have signed who have also ended up on the treatment table or haven't been the next best thing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 12, 2022, 08:33:23 am
He’s  off touring with his sisters  ;D

Too subtle for me as only just got it😇
Don’t do Music apart from the Rolling Stones or Nancy Sinatra! Hard Rock As for Rap and Punk; would rather watch Darlington v Barrow on a wet and cold Feb evening😎


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on May 12, 2022, 11:43:32 am
It would be interesting to know the fates of our other 'intended targets' that everyone was or had been clamouring for over the years?.

We were after Jamille Matt a few years back, whatever happened to him?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on May 12, 2022, 12:28:32 pm
Apparently we are after defender Niall Maher who plays for Halifax on a free transfer! He can play full back as well as centre back. Is he a direct replacement for Fraser


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shadowstorm on May 12, 2022, 17:59:36 pm
Apparently we are after defender Niall Maher who plays for Halifax on a free transfer! He can play full back as well as centre back. Is he a direct replacement for Fraser


This is the source https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-northampton-tranmere-and-leyton-orient-race-to-sign-niall-maher/?amp


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on May 12, 2022, 18:16:12 pm
It wasn’t actually but thank you all the same


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 12, 2022, 18:27:17 pm
He’s not very tall for a centre back and if fully fit we’ve already got a decent right back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 12, 2022, 18:35:58 pm
Sure, but surely the latter part of the sentence is why you want more than one in the squad?
That said, when was the last time a twitter rumour was right since Brady took over? We run a very tight ship on transfers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on May 12, 2022, 19:06:23 pm
Another player at Halifax has indicated there have been talks


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 12, 2022, 20:07:40 pm
Another player at Halifax has indicated there have been talks

Billy Waters or Matt Warburton?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 13, 2022, 08:13:33 am
Cobblers, Crewe, Morecambe and Sutton are interested in Ephron Mason-Clark from Barnet.

Cobblers, Hartlepool, Sunderland and AFC Wimbledon are interested in Jodi Jones who has just been released by Coventry.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 13, 2022, 08:42:11 am
Sure, but surely the latter part of the sentence is why you want more than one in the squad?
That said, when was the last time a twitter rumour was right since Brady took over? We run a very tight ship on transfers.

True mate, he sounds versatile so is worth a go.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 13, 2022, 10:39:34 am

Cobblers, Hartlepool, Sunderland and AFC Wimbledon are interested in Jodi Jones who has just been released by Coventry.
Very injury prone, its just Twitter talk.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 13, 2022, 11:17:24 am
Agreed Jodi Jones has had injury issues (acl and knee) and has played little football in the past few seasons but looking on the Coventry forum plenty of posters were keen for him to be offered another 12 months contract. Before one of his injuries he was on the verge of moving to Leeds and has caused us problems when he has played against us. Would be a good signing if his injury problems are behind him but that is the risk you take.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 13, 2022, 11:31:20 am
. Would be a good signing if his injury problems are behind him but that is the risk you take.
I just looked on the Cov forum, and he has played 59 minutes this season, and last started a game in 2017.  :o
Not for me im afraid.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest49 on May 13, 2022, 11:45:44 am

Very injury prone


Sounds perfect, he'll fit right in.

Maybe have a look at local Kasey McAteer? Forest Green didn't play him though and must be down the pecking order at Leicester. Assuming Leicester are looking to keep him he'll be out on loan again. P.S. this is not a rumour, or if it is then I just started it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 13, 2022, 11:56:08 am
Left back Haynes (Dav lad) released from Newport...

Release Mills & bring him in perhaps?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 13, 2022, 11:58:46 am
Newport fans do not rate Haynes as he too inconsistent, appear happy that he is leaving.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 14, 2022, 07:57:01 am
According to a local BBC Portsmouth reporter, we are actually interested in signing Michael Jacobs this time..I know he's been rumoured before


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 14, 2022, 08:21:23 am
According to a local BBC Portsmouth reporter, we are actually interested in signing Michael Jacobs this time..I know he's been rumoured before

He was pretty much signed in January until the Cowley’s pulled the plug. Also been told he’s basically signed again IF we manage to get promoted


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 14, 2022, 09:21:32 am
That’s Crackers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on May 14, 2022, 09:44:44 am
He's one of our own.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 14, 2022, 09:52:59 am
Jacobs was out of contract at Portsmouth and as he had missed a lot of games was reported to only have been offered a pay as you play contract which he declined. Deal appears to hinge on us getting promoted.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 14, 2022, 12:01:27 pm
Pompey also reported to be looking to have Etete on loan for next season (at least until Christmas anyway) ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 17, 2022, 10:30:10 am
Portsmouth have now offered Jacobs another contract which is a basic salary plus incentives, they reckon he is keen to stay if a suitable offer can be agreed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 17, 2022, 11:28:29 am
Portsmouth have now offered Jacobs another contract which is a basic salary plus incentives, they reckon he is keen to stay if a suitable offer can be agreed.
Good luck to him


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 17, 2022, 18:55:30 pm
Our former loanee Mickel Miller has been released by Rotherham.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 18, 2022, 21:05:29 pm
Now for the big decisions for next season;

1. Size of Budget.
2. The players already off.
3. The Retained List.
4. The players we sign.

Brady deserves supporting.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 18, 2022, 21:46:29 pm
Now for the big decisions for next season;

1. Size of Budget.
2. The players already off.
3. The Retained List.
4. The players we sign.

Brady deserves supporting.

Hopefully there will be a large budget
The owners can find millions at the drop of the hat to try to obtain land increasing offers by a million at a time
Hopefully they won’t plead poverty as regards investment in the football team


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 19, 2022, 05:49:37 am
The exodus begins - been told Calderwood is off to Swansea


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on May 19, 2022, 06:33:39 am
I’m not sure what one is actually a bad thing for us. Would be good for Brady to have an assistant with a more progressive approach.
Obviously Calderwood’s defensive input has helped us to be defensively strong (centre backs at least). However if we are stuck in League 2 again it would be nice to see some more attractive attacking football, or at least avoid the long ball approach. We look most dangerous when we keep it on the deck so it’d be nice to see more of that next season.

Interesting to see what the management team looks like next season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 19, 2022, 06:52:20 am
The exodus begins - been told Calderwood is off to Swansea
A good move for him and I guess more money
Good luck to him


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 19, 2022, 07:11:10 am
Hopefully the better players under contract remain although I have my doubts. Guthrie, Pinnock and Koiki will all have interest I’d think. Hopefully they don’t become running costs.

Hopefully the retained list is done soon so we can clear the decks and start the rebuilding where needed.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 19, 2022, 07:15:10 am
Calderwood had success at Blackpool and now us, so would have to be seen as a loss and a context of our league beating defensive record... but, in all honestly, we're still the second worst team in terms of type of football played, so would be interested to see that potentially evolve.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 19, 2022, 07:20:29 am
Losing CC would be as bad as losing your best player.

He has worked wonders with that defence this season and is much of the reason why we finished within the top six.

If this is true I’d be gutted but not surprised.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 19, 2022, 07:28:30 am
Hopefully the better players under contract remain although I have my doubts. Guthrie, Pinnock and Koiki will all have interest I’d think. Hopefully they don’t become running costs.

Hopefully the retained list is done soon so we can clear the decks and start the rebuilding where needed.



Wouldn’t imagine it will take long as its a bit of a no brainer, contract offers for Roberts, Horsfall & McWilliams, Kabamba made available for transfer, all other senior pros released. A few decisions with the kids and I guess Maxted might be offered terms as a back up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 19, 2022, 07:28:51 am
Other thing to mention, is unlike Horsfall and Roberts, McWilliams is under 24, so would be getting compensation for him if he left, which along with his injury record might potentially put higher suitors off this year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 19, 2022, 07:42:41 am
That’s not good news about CC, as others have mentioned he has been the catalyst for the brilliant defensive record and the massive improvement in the likes of Horsfall.  As if last night’s result wasn’t bad enough, the realisation that the spine of the team is going to have to be replaced makes it worse.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 19, 2022, 08:17:02 am
Wasnt CC acting as head of recruitment as well? Hes got a lot more contacts than Brady.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 19, 2022, 08:24:55 am
Would like CC to stay but I dont have any major concerns if he goes. He may have had an influence on the defense but feels like he's had too much of an influence over other aspects of our play. Always felt Brady was more positive than we have been at times this season, although could be completely wrong of course.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 19, 2022, 08:29:28 am
With our penchant for Scottish players, what about Andrew Dallas? 19 goals in National League this season, him and Appere up front


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Onetouch on May 19, 2022, 08:39:32 am
The exodus begins - been told Calderwood is off to Swansea

I thought he came back to us because he wanted to be closer to home


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 19, 2022, 08:46:06 am
Wasnt CC acting as head of recruitment as well? Hes got a lot more contacts than Brady.
That would be the biggest worry for me, with Foyle gone.
 
Players that came from Scotland : Guthrie, Pinnock, Aperre, McGowan, Kabamba, Connolly
Players that didn't : Flores, Nelson, Maxted, Lewis, Koiki, Walsall, Maglorie, Etete, Eppiah, Kanu, Zimba, Luabala

Our hit rate is so much better in that first group, coming from Foyle presumably being up there before hand. A really tough job to recruit on a mid-table budget is going to be even tougher this year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 19, 2022, 08:49:42 am
I thought he came back to us because he wanted to be closer to home

that's what i thought as well, must be a major pay rise to only be a coach, have to travel to 4+ hours to Swansea, and have a worse work/life balance....maybe they are moving from boughton to pembrokeshire.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 19, 2022, 09:47:48 am
Also worth remembering, several of the players who are out of contract, we're signed by KC on a L1 budget so that should help a little by releasing the likes of Rose, BAS, Mills & Harriman

At least McWilliams is still 23 atm so you'd hope decent compo would be received considering the amount of games he's played for us...

Unless he moves abroad/Scotland!



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: just.reading on May 19, 2022, 09:52:34 am
Also worth remembering, several of the players who are out of contract, we're signed by KC on a L1 budget so that should help a little by releasing the likes of Rose, BAS, Mills & Harriman

At least McWilliams is still 23 atm so you'd hope decent compo would be received considering the amount of games he's played for us...

Unless he moves abroad/Scotland!



Isn't that only applicable for players under 23?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on May 19, 2022, 10:21:49 am
Isn't that only applicable for players under 23?
I thought it was under 24. but I could be wrong.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on May 19, 2022, 10:31:35 am
It's under 24, but McWilliams is 24 in August. Not sure how that that affects it


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 19, 2022, 11:45:49 am
Think its of the utmost importance we get a physical presence up front. Appere got no change what so ever out of the Mansfield CB's and if we are going to continue to go long as often next season we need someone who can win those aerial battles and physically compete / hold the ball up. Turns out our January strategy of going for numbers in the forward positions did not pay off. Off the loanees I would only want to keep Eppiah (not fussed about Magloire personally).

But goals have to be the main focus in the window. Cannot be relying on scoring 50% of our goals from set pieces and nearly 20 from the CB's.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 19, 2022, 12:15:30 pm
Think its of the utmost importance we get a physical presence up front. Appere got no change what so ever out of the Mansfield CB's and if we are going to continue to go long as often next season we need someone who can win those aerial battles and physically compete / hold the ball up.

The other option is for the club to actually play more football, play the ball through the lines instead of hoofball. Appere has the ability to do this if we actually play it to his feet.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 19, 2022, 12:16:15 pm
The other option is for the club to actually play more football, play the ball through the lines instead of hoofball. Appere has the ability to do this if we actually play it to his feet.

Agreed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 19, 2022, 12:20:08 pm
As a reminder...
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/the-contract-situation-of-every-cobblers-player-this-summer-3602336

My prediction...
Offered but will leave...
Roberts, Horsfall

Offered will stay...
Nelson, Mills, McWilliams, Rose

Released...
Harriman, Maxted, Pollock, BAS,

Up for sale...
Kabamba

Contracted / Will stay
McGowan, Guthrie, Nolan, Koiki, Sowerby, Lewis, Pinnock, Hoskins, Appere,


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on May 19, 2022, 12:23:34 pm
Harry Smith was big but hoofing the ball up to him he didn't work with. I don't think getting someone big, strong up front is the answer. I haven't seen many forwards successfully holding up hoofballs. The days of being 6 foot plus and dominating the centre backs are gone


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 19, 2022, 12:24:02 pm
As a reminder...
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/the-contract-situation-of-every-cobblers-player-this-summer-3602336

My prediction...
Offered but will leave...
Roberts, Horsfall

Offered will stay...
Nelson, Mills, McWilliams, Rose

Released...
Harriman, Maxted, Pollock, BAS,

Up for sale...
Kabamba

Contracted / Will stay
McGowan, Guthrie, Nolan, Koiki, Sowerby, Lewis, Pinnock, Hoskins, Appere,


I really hope nothing is offered to Nelson, Mills or Rose. My heart sinks everytime Rose comes on. Does not suite our style of play whatsoever.

The latter two would have been on decent L1 wages

Much much better value out there, just need to go find em!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 19, 2022, 12:31:16 pm
As a reminder...
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/the-contract-situation-of-every-cobblers-player-this-summer-3602336

My prediction...
Offered but will leave...
Roberts, Horsfall

Offered will stay...
Nelson, Mills, McWilliams, Rose

Released...
Harriman, Maxted, Pollock, BAS,

Up for sale...
Kabamba

Contracted / Will stay
McGowan, Guthrie, Nolan, Koiki, Sowerby, Lewis, Pinnock, Hoskins, Appere,


Mills & Rose - released surely.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 19, 2022, 12:45:23 pm
Mills & Rose - released surely.
I think Mills will get something offered purely based on him being captain, and I think he'll keep Rose as a bench option.
Not saying I agree, just what I think he will do


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: therealpattcobb on May 19, 2022, 12:46:52 pm
Now for the big decisions for next season;

1. Size of Budget.
2. The players already off.
3. The Retained List.
4. The players we sign.

Brady deserves supporting.


insight  :D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: observer1 on May 19, 2022, 12:52:30 pm
Anyone know when to expect the retained list announcement @ntfclad ?

I'm guessing tomorrow.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 19, 2022, 12:55:04 pm
Now for the big decisions for next season;

1. Size of Budget.
2. The players already off.
3. The Retained List.
4. The players we sign.

Brady deserves supporting.

1. The smallest in League 2 as our chairman is skint and hates us
2. Everyone who is half decent as our chairman has no long term vision, is only in it to make money and hates us
3. Everyone who is s*** because we have no money, can only keep crap players and our chairman hates us
4. s*** players and journeymen as we have no money and our chairman hates us

Saved a few of you the time!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 19, 2022, 13:08:49 pm
The other option is for the club to actually play more football, play the ball through the lines instead of hoofball. Appere has the ability to do this if we actually play it to his feet.

I completely agree in that I want us to be more expansive. But the odds on us starting to play free flowing football every week are slim. Looking at the players we have in the forward lines Rose / Zimba / Appere / Eppiah, none offer us a physical presence. I am not saying that I want someone we want to hit it forward to every time, I really want us to be more expansive. But still think we would benefit from a different option up front to Appere, who would benefit from playing alongside a more physical presence IMO.

Appere has shown flashes, but he is yet to demonstrate the ability to lead the line week in and out. Dont want to see hoofball, but we need to have variety. All of Rico / Marquis / Collins were effective at holding the ball up without us having to rely on hoofball, its that sort of presence we need IMO.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 19, 2022, 13:51:31 pm
Rose and mills I would imagine are on decent money so I believe the club we be glad to see the back of them simply on a financial view.

The key to next season will be recruiting the right players and that brings me to who will be the one calling the shots.

If Martin Foyle needs a summer job he is more than welcome back with his little black book to help us out again.

 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Monty on May 19, 2022, 13:59:53 pm
The other option is for the club to actually play more football, play the ball through the lines instead of hoofball. Appere has the ability to do this if we actually play it to his feet.
Ideally you would have both. I look at all the times in recent years that we have been promoted, we've always had the big guy who can win headers. Gayle, Howard, Lee, Rico, Oliver if memory serves me correct. If you look at all the teams that have gone up I would bet there's a similar pattern. I don't think a L2 club can go up without them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on May 19, 2022, 15:26:12 pm
I really hope nothing is offered to Nelson, Mills or Rose. My heart sinks everytime Rose comes on. Does not suite our style of play whatsoever.

The latter two would have been on decent L1 wages

Much much better value out there, just need to go find em!

HUGE opportunity for Brady to build his own squad (not just starting x1). Thats been the issue all season. The subs have weakened us. No surprise he didn't even use all 3 last night...wtf would he have brought on that would have improved us?!!!

Rose/BAS/Mills should free up a good few grand a week for starters. IF we can bring in players that are on a par with the ones that are in the actual team then we could really kick on...

Its crazy to think that at a guess, around 50% of the wages this season have been paid out to players who have barely played/sat on the bench most of the time! To achieve 80 points in such circumstances has been quite remarkable.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 19, 2022, 18:35:19 pm
Various posters on Div.2 forum have been posting their retained lists. Stockport's list reveals 20 players still under contract for next season, 3 others offered new deals, 4 loan signings returning to their parent clubs and 6 players released, so a squad of 33 players. I imagine that includes some youths but it is a very big squad for our level.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shadowstorm on May 19, 2022, 19:11:41 pm
1. The smallest in League 2 as our chairman is skint and hates us
2. Everyone who is half decent as our chairman has no long term vision, is only in it to make money and hates us
3. Everyone who is **** because we have no money, can only keep crap players and our chairman hates us
4. **** players and journeymen as we have no money and our chairman hates us

Saved a few of you the time!!


Wow that quite negative!!! Sure your a Cobblers fan? Without him we would have no football club. I'm sure we will will kick on fro. This year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 19, 2022, 19:21:36 pm
Various posters on Div.2 forum have been posting their retained lists. Stockport's list reveals 20 players still under contract for next season, 3 others offered new deals, 4 loan signings returning to their parent clubs and 6 players released, so a squad of 33 players. I imagine that includes some youths but it is a very big squad for our level.
Large squad, and large budget. They flew  :o to their match at Eastleigh in March.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 19, 2022, 19:57:52 pm
Ideally you would have both. I look at all the times in recent years that we have been promoted, we've always had the big guy who can win headers. Gayle, Howard, Lee, Rico, Oliver if memory serves me correct. If you look at all the teams that have gone up I would bet there's a similar pattern. I don't think a L2 club can go up without them.

I don’t really buy that it’s impossible to get out of league 2 without the big guy option, I could be wrong because of haven’t seen that much of either but I don’t recall Forrest Green or Exeter having that real strong physical presence up top. I do agree though that ideally you would have both, I think a lot will depend on the formation we go with next season, if we do abandon the 4-2-3-1 and go to a 4-4-2 then bringing in a quality ‘big guy’ to play alongside Appere week in week out I think is the way to go.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 19, 2022, 20:02:18 pm
I don’t really buy that it’s impossible to get out of league 2 without the big guy option, I could be wrong because of haven’t seen that much of either but I don’t recall Forrest Green or Exeter having that real strong physical presence up top. I do agree though that ideally you would have both, I think a lot will depend on the formation we go with next season, if we do abandon the 4-2-3-1 and go to a 4-4-2 then bringing in a quality ‘big guy’ to play alongside Appere week in week out I think is the way to go.

Jamille Matt - Forest Green


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on May 19, 2022, 20:20:55 pm
Matt is about a foot taller than Horsfall and Guthrie, and that’s saying something  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 19, 2022, 22:05:41 pm
It's the midfield for me that's the issue for why we're not creating chances. Not good enough to play the ball and keep it, so when under pressure take it back to the centre backs, who pass it back to the full back, who then pass it back the centre back, who then hoof it. McWilliams best attributes are his tackling, Sowerby is at best a deep playing playmaker who can ping balls long but never gets up the pitch, and Pinnock is shoe horned into centre-mid despite being our best winger.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on May 19, 2022, 23:08:02 pm
McWilliams and Sowerby are an odd pair really when it comes to positional play when we are attacking.

90% of the time we send the ball long, however almost every time we have nobody in midfield to receive the knockdown on jump on the ball of the opposition win the header.

I think that McWillims and Sowerby maybe both play a bit deeper naturally.
I wonder whether we’d do better playing Pinnock just off the top 2 in a CAM role. A bit like Dele used to do at Spurs. Then he’s also in prime position for a long range effort from the knock downs.

He gets a bit lost out wide sometimes.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 20, 2022, 06:07:09 am
Fantasy transfer wish would be Rodrigues from County.

Norwood from Ipswich and Winall from Oxford I think would do a job in this league, both been released.

Rose needs to go, so does Mills  and Bas. That would be around 6-7k a week off the wage bill.

Above everything, I hope we get our business done quick.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on May 20, 2022, 06:08:35 am
Ideally you would have both. I look at all the times in recent years that we have been promoted, we've always had the big guy who can win headers. Gayle, Howard, Lee, Rico, Oliver if memory serves me correct. If you look at all the teams that have gone up I would bet there's a similar pattern. I don't think a L2 club can go up without them.
100 % agree. Louis has good feet but is hopeless in the air.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 20, 2022, 06:48:45 am
He doesn’t win any headers. I have warmed to him though as he puts in a real shift and he is good with the ball at his feet. Needs to be more ruthless


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 20, 2022, 07:34:15 am
HUGE opportunity for Brady to build his own squad (not just starting x1). Thats been the issue all season. The subs have weakened us. No surprise he didn't even use all 3 last night...wtf would he have brought on that would have improved us?!!!
Agree this has been one of the biggest challenges all season. If any statto's have a quiet day, I wonder how many games this season he's used all 3 subs. I bet it cant be many.
I cant remember the last time i've looked a the bench and seen the positive impact options.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 20, 2022, 07:54:33 am
Brady said in his post match interview that he has not had the required strength in the squad after his first 13 names.

Norwood is going to Stockport according to their fans.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 20, 2022, 08:12:41 am
100 % agree. Louis has good feet but is hopeless in the air.

The problem is with the tactics, even when Rose comes on who is relatively decent in the air we end up with long balls aimlessly flicked on to nobody. We need to be more compact play it through the lines to his feet and when we do have to play it long because he is deeper play it down the channels for the wide players to run in behind. We need to look at what we’ve got and play to our strengths.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 20, 2022, 12:45:13 pm
Horsfall now being linked with a move to Cambridge where he could team up again with Lloyd Jones.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 20, 2022, 13:04:54 pm
Horsfall now being linked with a move to Cambridge where he could team up again with Lloyd Jones.

Surely he can do better than that - it’s not exactly a move up North to be with his girlfriend!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 20, 2022, 13:13:04 pm
Fraser's 26 in November - a move to a distinctly lower half League One side is a poor move for him. He's better than that. Hell of a signing for them though (3 year contract, no real downside - he's quality at that level, significant potential upside - transfer value). 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: FezNTFC on May 20, 2022, 13:21:25 pm
Michael Harriman confirms that he's leaving on Twitter.

Hope he gets a good move, never let us down.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 20, 2022, 13:54:16 pm
Michael Harriman confirms that he's leaving on Twitter.

Hope he gets a good move, never let us down.

Agreed and my MotM against Exeter at Wembley. 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 20, 2022, 14:12:16 pm
With the benefit of hindsight he should really have played in the 2 playoffs - he would have given us balance and couldn’t have done any worse than Mills.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest49 on May 20, 2022, 14:14:25 pm
Fraser's 26 in November - a move to a distinctly lower half League One side is a poor move for him. He's better than that. Hell of a signing for them though (3 year contract, no real downside - he's quality at that level, significant potential upside - transfer value). 

Have Cambridge got that much more money that we can’t compete with them? I can’t see why he’d go just for league one football?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on May 20, 2022, 14:17:10 pm
I can’t see why he’d go just for league one football?

i can


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 20, 2022, 14:18:04 pm
I have a hard to believing that rumour. So I wouldn't take too much notice of it


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 20, 2022, 14:38:17 pm
I have a hard to believing that rumour. So I wouldn't take too much notice of it

You have "a hard"?  :D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 20, 2022, 14:40:29 pm
got distracted by the 'hard' by not putting the word 'time' in.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 20, 2022, 14:44:48 pm
With the benefit of hindsight he should really have played in the 2 playoffs - he would have given us balance and couldn’t have done any worse than Mills.

Mid season I did wonder if it would have been for the best if he'd gone out on loan even if only to ensure he was relatively match fit for us to recall him given Mcgowan is our only other reliable option (I presume Brady had decided by then that neither McWilliams nor Hoskins were a good enough fit or were wasted there).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 20, 2022, 14:45:25 pm
Not long to wait


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 20, 2022, 15:04:29 pm
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/may/retained_list/

As expected (just about).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 20, 2022, 15:05:03 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/retained-list-pollock-and-rose-among-seven-to-leave-cobblers-as-mills-retires-3703139


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 20, 2022, 15:10:52 pm
Maxted extension is only slight surprise for me. Hoping we get a decent no1 in.
When’s Malcolm Christie signing?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 20, 2022, 15:12:24 pm
After returning from my brief Spanish holiday, I would like to nominate BAS  for our worst EVER signing, playing a grand total of 8 starts scoring an impressive 2 goals.
I will be Flabbergasted if he gets another club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 20, 2022, 15:13:19 pm
Maxted extension is only slight surprise for me. Hoping we get a decent no1 in.
When’s Malcolm Christie signing?
Just seen in TGI’s with Bayo and Lord Lucan apparently.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Dan on May 20, 2022, 15:14:38 pm
After returning from my brief Spanish holiday, I would like to nominate BAS  for our worst EVER signing, playing a grand total of 8 starts scoring an impressive 2 goals.
I will be Flabbergasted if he gets another club.

I will raise you the most the expensive waste of wage in our history. Danny Rose.

Absolutely thrilled to bits that the wage stealer has been binned off 🥳🥳🥳


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Onetouch on May 20, 2022, 15:17:07 pm
You watch BAS and Rose go and score a hatfull somewhere else in league 2


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 20, 2022, 15:18:02 pm
Maxted extension is only slight surprise for me. Hoping we get a decent no1 in.

That was my "just about".


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 20, 2022, 15:18:24 pm
I will raise you the most the expensive waste of wage in our history. Danny Rose.

Absolutely thrilled to bits that the wage stealer has been binned off 🥳🥳🥳
It’s never good when a striker get 5 times more yellow cards than goals 😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 20, 2022, 15:19:06 pm
After returning from my brief Spanish holiday,
Did you fly, or drive down in an old van with a few mates?
Joking aside, did you get a match ticket?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Dan on May 20, 2022, 15:26:27 pm
It’s never good when a striker get 5 times more yellow cards than goals 😂

😂😂😂 he can rot in non league now. Good riddance. Imagine that’s probably £150-£200k plus of wages available from him alone.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: FezNTFC on May 20, 2022, 15:27:29 pm
Danny Rose joins the ever growing list of strikers who I was delighted to see us sign based on their records elsewhere, and then it just not work out here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 20, 2022, 15:30:39 pm
So now we play the waiting game with Roberts and Horsfall (and McWilliams but not to the same degree) hopefully we’ve given them a realistic deadline but I’m sure it will drag out before they tell us that they’re going elsewhere, hopefully we’re not naive enough to think they’re going to stay so we’re looking actively elsewhere. I share the surprise over Maxted - I thought that Woods is pretty highly rated and could have been a cheap option to keep the bench warm.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 20, 2022, 15:39:33 pm
So now we play the waiting game with Roberts and Horsfall (and McWilliams but not to the same degree) hopefully we’ve given them a realistic deadline but I’m sure it will drag out before they tell us that they’re going elsewhere, hopefully we’re not naive enough to think they’re going to stay so we’re looking actively elsewhere. I share the surprise over Maxted - I thought that Woods is pretty highly rated and could have been a cheap option to keep the bench warm.
Waiting game….
Bin them off , we’ve been trying to get them to sign since January !!!
We’ve been down this path before, missing out on targets fannying about over players who haven’t got any intention of signing.
Thanks for your efforts.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 20, 2022, 15:58:51 pm
😂😂😂 he can rot in non league now. Good riddance. Imagine that’s probably £150-£200k plus of wages available from him alone.

He'll sign for a league 2 club at least. Probably play against us and get us thinking...is that the same Danny Rose that played for us  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 20, 2022, 16:42:02 pm
After returning from my brief Spanish holiday, I would like to nominate BAS  for our worst EVER signing, playing a grand total of 8 starts scoring an impressive 2 goals.
I will be Flabbergasted if he gets another club.

Don't you remember Ashley Corker, John Johnson mate we signed from Middlesbrough.

Don't think he played a game after us.

As bad as BAS was, Corker will take some beating


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: corno_ntfc on May 20, 2022, 16:44:18 pm
With the benefit of hindsight he should really have played in the 2 playoffs - he would have given us balance and couldn’t have done any worse than Mills.

100% this.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 20, 2022, 17:16:14 pm
Don't you remember Ashley Corker, John Johnson mate we signed from Middlesbrough.

Don't think he played a game after us.

As bad as BAS was, Corker will take some beating

Thought that Llewellyn took some beating, played one game got injured never saw him again - probably before your time  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 20, 2022, 18:16:20 pm
Thought that Llewellyn took some beating, played one game got injured never saw him again - probably before your time  ;D

He had a half decent career after us.

Corker went on to play 14 games for Perth City and that was it after 2013

He was the worst footballer I've ever seen, laughable how he ever got a professional contract


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 20, 2022, 18:45:46 pm
Dont tell me that anybody has forgotten about Alistair Slowe.  :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 20, 2022, 19:06:53 pm
Did you fly, or drive down in an old van with a few mates?
Joking aside, did you get a match ticket?
I did, behind the goal where the pens were, heartbreaking.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 20, 2022, 19:50:42 pm
Seb Harris has to be up there. Great attitude but technically very s***.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 21, 2022, 13:25:13 pm
You'd have to think that Wycombe might well be back in for Koiki after today (whether they win or not).

They should be flush with money (Sunderland have sold in excess of 44,000 tickets for the playoff final this afternoon).

I enjoy his contribution but we are a bit weak defensively down the left (Pinnock is nowhere near as good as Hoskins with respect to this role).



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on May 21, 2022, 21:36:08 pm
You'd have to think that Wycombe might well be back in for Koiki after today (whether they win or not).

They should be flush with money (Sunderland have sold in excess of 44,000 tickets for the playoff final this afternoon).

I enjoy his contribution but we are a bit weak defensively down the left (Pinnock is nowhere near as good as Hoskins with respect to this role).



I am not sure why Wycombe would want Koiki when Jacobson is their left back and captain. He also delivers a very good set piece. Would Koiki go there as back up, who knows, but at least we would get a fee for him now.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 21, 2022, 21:50:00 pm
He had a half decent career after us.

Corker went on to play 14 games for Perth City and that was it after 2013

He was the worst footballer I've ever seen, laughable how he ever got a professional contract

What about O’Neil they signed from Leicester some years ago, he was worse than Corker. At least Corker played for the first team!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 21, 2022, 22:42:02 pm
Thought that S’land loanee Jack Diamond who played for Harrogate last season was useful left/right winger. Presumably not going to make their 1st team now?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 22, 2022, 06:20:39 am
Thought that S’land loanee Jack Diamond who played for Harrogate last season was useful left/right winger. Presumably not going to make their 1st team now?

Stockport in for him


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 22, 2022, 08:10:26 am
I am not sure why Wycombe would want Koiki when Jacobson is their left back and captain. He also delivers a very good set piece. Would Koiki go there as back up, who knows, but at least we would get a fee for him now.

Jacobson is 35. Wycombe have an ageing team and need some younger up and coming players.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 22, 2022, 09:19:24 am
I think we need a striker with a physical presence as opposing centre backs are having it far too easy at the moment. We could still play a 4231 with Hoskins, Appere and Pinnock behind the striker.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 22, 2022, 10:54:35 am
I think we need a striker with a physical presence as opposing centre backs are having it far too easy at the moment. We could still play a 4231 with Hoskins, Appere and Pinnock behind the striker.

As someone who was advocating switching from 4-4-2 last year to a 4-2-3-1 now when I look at the squad I think it might be best to go back to a 4-4-2. In the first half of last season we were playing 2 strikers when other than Etete they were all awful, it worked to just play one with Lewis stepping up and scoring goals in the advanced midfield role. Since then before getting injured Lewis’s form really dropped off, Pinnock for me didn’t work there either and Appere came in and showed promise but clearly is much better with balls played to feet than aimless long balls. If we do bring in a physical preference I would rather see him playing alongside Appere.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 22, 2022, 11:20:51 am
Twitter rumour saying we've offered a contract to Ashley Hunter, pinch of a salt as they can't even spell contract!  ::)

Northampton Town have offered a contact to Ashley Hunter following his release from Salford City, Newport County are also interested #NTFC #WeAreSalfrod #NCAFC https://twitter.com/transfernewz21/status/1528327826763616260/photo/1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest49 on May 22, 2022, 11:29:15 am
Twitter rumour saying we've offered a contract to Ashley Hunter, pinch of a salt as they can't even spell contract!  ::)

Northampton Town have offered a contact to Ashley Hunter following his release from Salford City, Newport County are also interested #NTFC #WeAreSalfrod #NCAFC https://twitter.com/transfernewz21/status/1528327826763616260/photo/1

Looks as though he’s at our level. For info, inferior strike rate to our Super Sammy whilst at Salford.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 22, 2022, 11:33:53 am
Twitter rumour saying we've offered a contract to Ashley Hunter, pinch of a salt as they can't even spell contract!  ::)

Northampton Town have offered a contact to Ashley Hunter following his release from Salford City, Newport County are also interested #NTFC #WeAreSalfrod #NCAFC https://twitter.com/transfernewz21/status/1528327826763616260/photo/1

I really hope not, for me an awful signing


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 22, 2022, 11:39:31 am
I really hope not, for me an awful signing
Has KT managed to get any extra investment yet


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 22, 2022, 12:06:22 pm
Twitter rumour saying we've offered a contract to Ashley Hunter, pinch of a salt as they can't even spell contract!  ::)

Northampton Town have offered a contact to Ashley Hunter following his release from Salford City, Newport County are also interested #NTFC #WeAreSalfrod #NCAFC https://twitter.com/transfernewz21/status/1528327826763616260/photo/1
Two pinches of salt, (#WeAreSalfrod)  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 22, 2022, 12:24:27 pm
Just plucking a name completely at random, Davis Keillor-Dunn at Oldham seems very decent but I would imagine bigger clubs than us will be in for him.  Also, positionally he’s possibly a bit similar to what we’ve already got - not really an out and out striker, more a number 10.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 22, 2022, 12:58:21 pm
Hunter has 43 goals in 246 appearances for Fleetwood and Salford, about a goal every 6 games.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 22, 2022, 13:10:19 pm
I must admit to not knowing much about him but I’ve always assumed that Hunter was half decent - having reading the Salford fans’ opinion on him and the way he never misses the first man with his set pieces makes me think otherwise.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on May 22, 2022, 13:31:40 pm
I think we need a striker with a physical presence as opposing centre backs are having it far too easy at the moment. We could still play a 4231 with Hoskins, Appere and Pinnock behind the striker.

we could play that if we didnt want to get promoted


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 22, 2022, 16:18:31 pm
One former goalkeeper has fixed himself up. Richard O'Donnell has signed for Rochdale.

David Cornell is still available though if Roberts does go as is expected.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 22, 2022, 17:26:42 pm
One former goalkeeper has fixed himself up. Richard O'Donnell has signed for Rochdale.

David Cornell is still available though if Roberts does go as is expected.
Cornell is sh1t.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 22, 2022, 18:03:49 pm
Cornell is sh1t.

 ;D

But better than Mitchell & Arnold.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 22, 2022, 20:04:24 pm
One former goalkeeper has fixed himself up. Richard O'Donnell has signed for Rochdale.

David Cornell is still available though if Roberts does go as is expected.

I'd rather Danny Rose back in goal, never want him near the club again.

What is it anyway with our obsession with x-players, like there's not other fish in the sea.

People keep bringing them up, like our little club couldn't possibly do any better than what we've had in the past.

Reeks of small club mentality.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 22, 2022, 20:28:21 pm
I think Ashley Hunter would be a decent signing. Good pedigree, similar style player to Sammy Hoskins maybe. Wide player/2nd striker.
Averages a goal or assist almost 1 in 3 games across League 1 and 2 which is decent for this level. Good age. Good strength in depth added if it happens


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 22, 2022, 21:21:07 pm
I'd rather Danny Rose back in goal, never want him near the club again.

What is it anyway with our obsession with x-players, like there's not other fish in the sea.

People keep bringing them up, like our little club couldn't possibly do any better than what we've had in the past.

Reeks of small club mentality.


I was joking and enjoy getting people like you a little hot under the collar - and it worked  >:D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on May 22, 2022, 23:36:30 pm
I felt like we had some of our best performances when we switched to 5 3 2 / 5 4 1. With Magloire In at CB with Horsfall and Guthrie. With Magloire good with the ball and driving us forward through the middle, and giving Koiki and McGowern more licence on the wings.

I wonder whether we could find a solid CB (or two if Horsfall goes as is expected), and then maybe it’d give us another dimension.
Once Magloire got injured we didn’t really have an option to change formation (other than playing mills in a sort of CB position next to Koiki.

It’s interesting at this level as there are players that on paper/past form should be crap, but then come into their own at a new club (Roberts getting laughed out of Walsall and then being player of the season, in my opinion across the whole of the league).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 23, 2022, 07:38:25 am
I felt like we had some of our best performances when we switched to 5 3 2 / 5 4 1. With Magloire In at CB with Horsfall and Guthrie. With Magloire good with the ball and driving us forward through the middle, and giving Koiki and McGowern more licence on the wings.

I wonder whether we could find a solid CB (or two if Horsfall goes as is expected), and then maybe it’d give us another dimension.
Once Magloire got injured we didn’t really have an option to change formation (other than playing mills in a sort of CB position next to Koiki.

It’s interesting at this level as there are players that on paper/past form should be crap, but then come into their own at a new club (Roberts getting laughed out of Walsall and then being player of the season, in my opinion across the whole of the league).

I thought Magloire was terrible on the ball, a bit like bambi on ice. Yes he has outstanding pace. But wouldnt want him to bring the ball out at all.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 23, 2022, 08:32:37 am
I thought Magloire was terrible on the ball, a bit like bambi on ice. Yes he has outstanding pace. But wouldnt want him to bring the ball out at all.

Really? He made several surging runs out of defence in his short time with us and I'm sure one of them led to a goal, didn't it?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 23, 2022, 08:36:50 am
Really? He made several surging runs out of defence in his short time with us and I'm sure one of them led to a goal, didn't it?

It may well have done, I cant recall and would like to check the numbers. But thats just my own personal memory of how he was on the ball. I seem to recall a distinct lack of ability on the ball, perhaps recent weeks have fried my brain! If he were to stay I would rather he be used a bit like Kyle Walker would be with England. Keep him deeper as a CB knowing his outstanding recovery pace can allow him to recover against through balls / over the top etc.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 23, 2022, 10:43:51 am
Hearing Horsfall has Championship interest. Bristol City and Cardiff have held talks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 23, 2022, 11:15:48 am
Famous last words but Horsfall of the 3 out of contract is the one I feel ok about. Would obviously much prefer to keep him but even just last few years we've seen Pierre, Goode, Jones, Horsfall all establish themselves for us then get decent moves away and we've replaced them every time.

Roberts and McWilliams are much more rare players to find at that quality for this level.

That said, would love Fraser to sign an extension but if you get interest from those size clubs then I would not begrudge him going!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 23, 2022, 11:26:14 am
Last year we were saying that we must keep Lloyd Jones but we have not missed him and I feel that Guthrie has been better than him. Would like Horsfall to stay although it appears he will be off but I think it is a position we would be able to fill with an adequate replacement.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 23, 2022, 11:54:33 am
Marquis signed for anyone yet?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 23, 2022, 12:05:09 pm
Cant begrudge Horsfall a chance at a championship side, although that is a serious step up. Would be interesting to see how he copes at that level as I would think hes more in the Lloyd Jones category of player rather than Goode who seemed to show that extra quality on the ball. Still, all the best to him!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 23, 2022, 12:16:25 pm
Famous last words but Horsfall of the 3 out of contract is the one I feel ok about. Would obviously much prefer to keep him but even just last few years we've seen Pierre, Goode, Jones, Horsfall all establish themselves for us then get decent moves away and we've replaced them every time.

Roberts and McWilliams are much more rare players to find at that quality for this level.

That said, would love Fraser to sign an extension but if you get interest from those size clubs then I would not begrudge him going!
Agree


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 23, 2022, 13:03:44 pm
If you play 3 centre backs you should be more secure defensively but a lot of our wins would probably be 1-0 as you are adding another defender at the expense of an attacker. If McWilliams stays 4 of the 5 across midfield would be McGowan, Koiki, Sowerby and McWilliams and they scored a total of 4 goals last season so where are the goals coming from?.
Last season the 3 promoted clubs scored on average 10 more goals than we did and it is probably unlikely that we  will score as many from the centre backs next season. That means we will need 2 20 goal a season strikers and when did we last have 1 of those?.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 23, 2022, 13:30:02 pm
Remember there is no full time recruitment officer at the club now and the job has been internalised.
That for me is a mistake.
I wouldn’t expect too much to happen too quickly and be wary of rumours about players coming from clubs that pay well . Would you move for potentially more than half the money you were on previously ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 23, 2022, 13:30:12 pm
Hopefully we’ll see more of Dyche next season as he was very impressive against Leyton Orient.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on May 23, 2022, 13:35:06 pm
Remember there is no full time recruitment officer at the club now and the job has been internalised.
That for me is a mistake.
I wouldn’t expect too much to happen too quickly and be wary of rumours about players coming from clubs that pay well . Would you move for potentially more than half the money you were on previously ?

thort Colin Corduroy was the geeze with the keys.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 23, 2022, 14:03:37 pm
As mentioned by ntfclad earlier,

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-centre-back-linked-with-move-to-bristol-city-3704972


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on May 23, 2022, 14:36:18 pm
McGowan didn't look comfortable at wing back to me. I'm not really a fan of three at the back.  I hope we don't play that formation.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 23, 2022, 14:55:19 pm
If any of them are to leave, I hope its done quickly so that the club can look for replacements early on.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 23, 2022, 15:00:48 pm
If any of them are to leave, I hope its done quickly so that the club can look for replacements early on.
Let’s get new signings in now to replace these.
None will sign and we should be proactive rather than reactive.
Thank them for their efforts and call off any contract talks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 23, 2022, 15:07:34 pm
Let’s get new signings in now to replace these.
None will sign and we should be proactive rather than reactive.
Thank them for their efforts and call off any contract talks.

They certainly shouldn't do that in the case of McWilliams if we want any compo!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 23, 2022, 15:29:44 pm
They certainly shouldn't do that in the case of McWilliams if we want any compo!
Won’t he just sign for someone else when he turns 24 ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 23, 2022, 15:48:11 pm
Won’t he just sign for someone else when he turns 24 ?


I'm not sure how it works, actually. I believe the new season kicks off before he turns 24, doesn't it? I guess he could sit tight and sign for someone else after that but a) That's a gamble on his part and b) you'd think there would be some sort of safeguard in place for clubs in that situation.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 23, 2022, 16:11:05 pm
Let’s get new signings in now to replace these.
None will sign and we should be proactive rather than reactive.
Thank them for their efforts and call off any contract talks.

I think you'll find there's employment legislation that stops you doing that. We would need to have set a deadline and the deadline would have to be reasonable - I'd be guessing June 30th when their current contract ends. You can always speak to them and ensure they keep you informed of their intentions.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 23, 2022, 18:50:01 pm
I wonder if the club is actively trying to tie down the key players who will be out of contract this time next season - I’m thinking primarily the likes of Pinnock, Guthrie and McGowan? We always seem to end up having to replace important players and rebuild every Summer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 23, 2022, 19:02:30 pm
I wonder if the club is actively trying to tie down the key players who will be out of contract this time next season - I’m thinking primarily the likes of Pinnock, Guthrie and McGowan? We always seem to end up having to replace important players and rebuild every Summer.

Believe that is something being looked at, as they did with Koiki, Sowerby and Hoskins this season. I do think there’ll be interest in the first two mind you.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 23, 2022, 19:54:02 pm
Believe that is something being looked at, as they did with Koiki, Sowerby and Hoskins this season. I do think there’ll be interest in the first two mind you.

They had been talking with McWilliams, Horsfall and Roberts for a few months now:
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/key-trio-are-offered-new-contracts-as-cobblers-and-brady-begin-their-recruitment-drive-3703176

If the players don't sign early, there is very little that they can do.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 24, 2022, 06:28:19 am
It’s like ground hog day every day at the Wobbs, just the same as last year with
Lloyd Jones.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 24, 2022, 07:31:03 am
There is no way players will sign contracts or extended contracts when they can double or triple earnings elsewhere .
It’s as simple as that and not the club’s fault .
Some naivety being shown on here .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 24, 2022, 07:33:42 am
There is no way players will sign contracts or extended contracts when they can double or triple earnings elsewhere .
It’s as simple as that and not the club’s fault .
Some naivety being shown on here .
Football does seem to be the only job where people are criticised for leaving one job to get a better paid job elsewhere!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on May 24, 2022, 07:35:21 am
There is a way. The Club can double or triple their wages.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on May 24, 2022, 07:36:44 am
Football does seem to be the only job where people are criticised for leaving one job to get a better paid job elsewhere!


What about espionage?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on May 24, 2022, 08:00:44 am
I think you'll find there's employment legislation that stops you doing that. We would need to have set a deadline and the deadline would have to be reasonable - I'd be guessing June 30th when their current contract ends. You can always speak to them and ensure they keep you informed of their intentions.

The club can't wait until 30 June, the new season starts end of July. A couple of weeks after the season ends would be a reasonable deadline. There's no obligation to offer a new contact so I doubt there would be any employment law issues


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 24, 2022, 08:24:39 am
There is a way. The Club can double or triple their wages.
Or they can fanny around claiming players are going to sign and then someone else comes in and does exactly that like they did with vadaine Oliver which enabled him to pick up a four figure a week sum rather than the low wage that he was on here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 24, 2022, 08:34:21 am
The club can't wait until 30 June, the new season starts end of July. A couple of weeks after the season ends would be a reasonable deadline. There's no obligation to offer a new contact so I doubt there would be any employment law issues

We would definitely like to retain the three players in question so we extend their contract offer until 30 June, when their current contract expires, to maximise that possibility.
The player knows that he has that offer in his 'back pocket' whilst he looks for better offers. Why wouldn't he?
If he accepts a better offer prior to 30 June, great and we move on.  If not we are left hanging, but in the meantime we attempt to recruit replacements from other teams just in case using the same process.
The process and opportunity with the associated uncertainty is the same for all clubs and players, it is frustrating but it is not unique to us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 24, 2022, 08:57:25 am
Players at our level aren't on megabucks and, unless they make the jump up a couple of levels at least, will all have to get jobs when they stop playing. They also have families to feed and bills to pay the same as the rest of us so I certainly don't blame them for shopping around for a contract that will put some money in their kitty for the years to come.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Risdene on May 24, 2022, 09:08:30 am
There is a way. The Club can double or triple their wages.
Are you paying the extra wages or are you spending other peoples money?

One thing the club must do is to give the 3 players a date when the offers are withdrawn and we can move on!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 24, 2022, 09:12:07 am

The player knows that he has that offer in his 'back pocket' whilst he looks for better offers. Why wouldn't he?
If he accepts a better offer prior to 30 June, great and we move on.  If not we are left hanging, but in the meantime we attempt to recruit replacements from other teams just in case using the same process.
Clarke Carlisle tried that, whilst keeping us hanging on and on. When he realised that no other offer was on the table, he crawled back, only to find that there was no vacancy here as we had signed his replacement (Artell?) Six months at York followed, on what would be assumed less than generous terms.
Its a dangerous game to play, and daytime TV does not pay much!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 24, 2022, 10:27:30 am
Are you paying the extra wages or are you spending other peoples money?

One thing the club must do is to give the 3 players a date when the offers are withdrawn and we can move on!
The club can easily afford to give these players improved contracts if they want to.
They can use the million pound they found at the drop of a hat to match cilldaras offer for the land.
They won’t be needing that any time soon.

There’s obviously money available it’s just what the owners decide to spend it on.
Maybe it will be the football club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 24, 2022, 12:12:23 pm
Clarke Carlisle tried that, whilst keeping us hanging on and on. When he realised that no other offer was on the table, he crawled back, only to find that there was no vacancy here as we had signed his replacement (Artell?) Six months at York followed, on what would be assumed less than generous terms.
Its a dangerous game to play, and daytime TV does not pay much!

Agreed, but if the clubs offer is open until 30 June, they can continue to 'play' that game.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 24, 2022, 18:31:30 pm
My big question is - why don’t the directors seek investment elsewhere .
It seems to be a closed shop to me .
If you look at the Mansfield board for example , they have attracted money into the club .
Why doesn’t this happen with our club ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 24, 2022, 18:44:42 pm
My big question is - why don’t the directors seek investment elsewhere .
It seems to be a closed shop to me .
If you look at the Mansfield board for example , they have attracted money into the club .
Why doesn’t this happen with our club ?
Investors would want a % of any land sale profits?
Just a guess


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 24, 2022, 19:49:04 pm
I keep hearing the word ‘investment’ used when talking about someone potentially spunking away a load of their money so the club can run way beyond it means with the aim of giving it a slightly better chance of promotion. Doesn’t really fit any definition I know as there is pretty much zero chance of getting that money back let alone any return, in fact all they have to look forward to should we get promoted is having to spunk away an even larger amount to make the team competitive in the higher division. We should be looking for a benefactor not an investor.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 24, 2022, 21:58:24 pm
Investors would want a % of any land sale profits?
Just a guess
and IMO … there lies the issue


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 25, 2022, 08:24:40 am
Can we please not let the transfer window thread turn into yet another side thread about land development or the owners or the stand etc etc
Its really tiring every time, would love to read ideas/thoughts/rumours on transfer window dealings and just that


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2022, 09:43:45 am
Can we please not let the transfer window thread turn into yet another side thread about land development or the owners or the stand etc etc
Its really tiring every time, would love to read ideas/thoughts/rumours on transfer window dealings and just that

+ Spot on of course


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2022, 10:09:42 am
The club can easily afford to give these players improved contracts if they want to.
They can use the million pound they found at the drop of a hat to match cilldaras offer for the land.
They won’t be needing that any time soon.

There’s obviously money available it’s just what the owners decide to spend it on.
Maybe it will be the football club.


Pointless argument


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on May 25, 2022, 11:01:58 am
Kyle Ferguson, 6'5'' centre back from Altrincham?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 25, 2022, 11:13:09 am
Just seen the Altrincham rumour on twitter as well!

Never sure why people scoff at signing from Non League. We've lost our best players to L1 and Championship clubs regularly
Whats the difference in them coming a division or two down to find gems to when we do it?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 25, 2022, 11:24:18 am
Barrow & Salford also interested in Ferguson.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on May 25, 2022, 11:41:07 am
Can we please not let the transfer window thread turn into yet another side thread about land development or the owners or the stand etc etc
Its really tiring every time, would love to read ideas/thoughts/rumours on transfer window dealings and just that

Absolutely- and could the administration move transgressing post to a thread called repetitive bullish!te


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 25, 2022, 12:45:18 pm
Just seen the Altrincham rumour on twitter as well!
Its not just on Twitter, and if its in the Sun..

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18679314/kyle-ferguson-barry-ferguson/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2022, 13:25:50 pm
The club can easily afford to give these players improved contracts if they want to.
They can use the million pound they found at the drop of a hat to match cilldaras offer for the land.
They won’t be needing that any time soon.

There’s obviously money available it’s just what the owners decide to spend it on.
Maybe it will be the football club.


To preserve unity any increase offered to the three players in question should be available to the first team squad? As you are not on the Board in any Financial capacity can you please confirm your statements above is or are correct and based on fact.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 25, 2022, 13:27:46 pm
Its not just on Twitter, and if its in the Sun..

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18679314/kyle-ferguson-barry-ferguson/

The location of Barrow, the money of Salford or the historic centre back nurturing of Northampton.
Kyle, the choice is yours... 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 25, 2022, 13:32:24 pm
To preserve unity any increase offered to the three players in question should be available to the first team squad? As you are not on the Board in any Financial capacity can you please confirm your statements above is or are correct and based on fact.
In English please  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 25, 2022, 13:50:35 pm
The location of Barrow, the money of Salford or the historic centre back nurturing of Northampton.
Kyle, the choice is yours... 8)

Salford is a city, that might swing it! And were thankfully not.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2022, 13:57:34 pm
Salford is a city, that might swing it! And were thankfully not.

The trouble is as always money talks, Salford appear to have the funds to tempt young Kyle?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 25, 2022, 15:18:04 pm
Danny Rose has joined Stevenage.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 25, 2022, 15:33:26 pm
Danny Rose has joined Stevenage.

Watch him score loads... ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 25, 2022, 15:49:44 pm
https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2022/may/danny-rose-signing-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league/

Anyone know what length of contract he's been offered ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Vince Planner on May 25, 2022, 15:51:24 pm
Watch him score loads... ;D

 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 25, 2022, 15:54:44 pm
Imagine him play acting for 90 minutes + at Sixfields (and our reaction).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 25, 2022, 16:02:39 pm
This made me chuckle:

Quote
The 28-year-old arrives at The Lamex Stadium from Northampton Town where he spent the last two seasons, following his move from Mansfield Town in 2020. The forward netted 44 goals in 164 games for The Stags, enjoying his best goalscoring years under current Boro boss Steve Evans.

Or to put it another way, "he spent the last two sessions at Northampton but let's gloss over the stats from his time there and talk about his record at his previous club instead." :P

I've said before though, he'll probably do well for someone else as I think there's a decent player in there, it just didn't really work out for him with us. I certainly bear him no ill will as you can't fault his effort, it's just the lack of any return on it that was the problem! He is a **** cheat though...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 25, 2022, 16:20:35 pm
Danny Rose has joined Stevenage.

Steve Evans loves making a signing doesn't he? Is that 4 signings he's made already and we're not in June yet  :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 25, 2022, 17:26:24 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/brady-gives-update-on-talks-with-cobblers-out-of-contract-trio-3708227

"The club have set a deadline to avoid talks dragging too far into the summer."


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 25, 2022, 17:35:02 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/every-former-cobbler-who-is-set-to-be-a-free-agent-this-summer-3706422

For those who like to suggest re-signing ex-players... ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 25, 2022, 17:45:48 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/brady-gives-update-on-talks-with-cobblers-out-of-contract-trio-3708227

"The club have set a deadline to avoid talks dragging too far into the summer."

 The club are in constant communication.

 I thought they are all in Marbella on the piss together.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2022, 20:58:29 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/every-former-cobbler-who-is-set-to-be-a-free-agent-this-summer-3706422

For those who like to suggest re-signing ex-players... ;D

Says it all - perhaps Marquis and Turnbull might be ok!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 25, 2022, 21:10:38 pm
If Salford are in for anyone against us , we will be outbid .
They pay two or three times as much .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on May 26, 2022, 04:41:42 am
Just seen the Altrincham rumour on twitter as well!

Never sure why people scoff at signing from Non League. We've lost our best players to L1 and Championship clubs regularly
Whats the difference in them coming a division or two down to find gems to when we do it?

Some supporters.
"Why can't we pick up bargains like Posh from non league, we're sh!t"

Other supporters.
"Can't we do better than buying non league sh!t"?

Brilliant ain't it?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 26, 2022, 05:58:53 am
If Salford are in for anyone against us , we will be outbid .
They pay two or three times as much .

Maybe the new owners can outbid them.
Anyone know how much the club sold for ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 26, 2022, 06:03:18 am
Says it all - perhaps Marquis and Turnbull might be ok!

Jordan Turnbull was the one that jumped out at me as well  ;)
A good goal scoring centre back to replace Horsfall, who can also play as a defensive midfielder.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 26, 2022, 06:58:50 am
If Salford are in for anyone against us , we will be outbid .
They pay two or three times as much .


If their wage budget is 2 or 3 times bigger than ours all it shows is how budgets are even less of a factor than most think it is.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 26, 2022, 07:49:55 am
Stasitically, Turnbull is the best centreback in the league  overtaking Guthrie in the last few games. If he doesnt re-sign for Salford then its because he's getting a move similar to Horsfall up the leagues.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Another Pedj on May 26, 2022, 07:52:34 am
If Salford are in for anyone against us , we will be outbid .
They pay two or three times as much .


True and they cannot compete with Stockport who it is rumoured are paying £5K per week to several players.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 26, 2022, 08:29:33 am
If their wage budget is 2 or 3 times bigger than ours all it shows is how budgets are even less of a factor than most think it is.
As has always been the case ….
However , you basically have to wait to see what is left before signing players .
That’s why i said don’t expect action too early , especially as we have no dedicated recruitment officer .
Foyle is at St Mirren no less


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on May 26, 2022, 09:02:42 am
If their wage budget is 2 or 3 times bigger than ours all it shows is how budgets are even less of a factor than most think it is.

I suspect only have one more season (if that of high spending) - it’s clearly not sustainable and fully expect them to drop out the EFL sometime soon.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on May 26, 2022, 09:34:29 am
I suspect only have one more season (if that of high spending) - it’s clearly not sustainable and fully expect them to drop out the EFL sometime soon.

What does this mean for Salford and Stockport and the Cobblers

Clubs in the League 1 and League 2 operate within a Spending Constraint framework termed Salary Cost Management Protocol (SMCP). SCMP limits spending on player wages to a percentage of club Turnover. In League 1 clubs can spend a maximum of 60% of their turnover on wages - in League 2, the limit is 55%. There are no restrictions (in themselves) on the amount a club can lose or spend on transfer fees.

I tried to find turnover numbers for League 2 clubs and found some out of date ones from 2020 but if thats a measure of whats allowed for wage spending then I think we are in a position to be able to spend more than Salford (1.88M) Cobblers (2.95M). Also Forest Green using this formula have (157.5M) and Harrogate (51.0M)

So the financial fair play rules are obviously not a good indication of how much a club can spend on wages. Its more down to how much the club chooses to spend up to this limit which is actually much higher than most clubs choose to spend anyway?
 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 26, 2022, 10:39:30 am
The 72 reporting that Brady is interested in bringing Eppiah and Magloire back

Eppiah I think is out of contract this summer and Magloire has another year left at Blackburn



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 26, 2022, 10:58:36 am
What does this mean for Salford and Stockport and the Cobblers

Clubs in the League 1 and League 2 operate within a Spending Constraint framework termed Salary Cost Management Protocol (SMCP). SCMP limits spending on player wages to a percentage of club Turnover. In League 1 clubs can spend a maximum of 60% of their turnover on wages - in League 2, the limit is 55%. There are no restrictions (in themselves) on the amount a club can lose or spend on transfer fees.

I tried to find turnover numbers for League 2 clubs and found some out of date ones from 2020 but if thats a measure of whats allowed for wage spending then I think we are in a position to be able to spend more than Salford (1.88M) Cobblers (2.95M). Also Forest Green using this formula have (157.5M) and Harrogate (51.0M)

So the financial fair play rules are obviously not a good indication of how much a club can spend on wages. Its more down to how much the club chooses to spend up to this limit which is actually much higher than most clubs choose to spend anyway?
 

I don’t buy for one minute that clubs are spending considerably less than 55-60% on wages, I’m sure there’s a lot of circumventing these rules going on.
Say for instance Salford are at the supposed maximum 55% of their 1.9m turnover it would mean they are spending 1m on wages. If boot and shoe’s assertion is true they are spending 2 to 3 times as much on wages as us it would mean we would be spending around 400k on wages which equates to 13% of turnover which is ludicrous!.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on May 26, 2022, 11:14:08 am
These were 2020 figures and I think its an average turnover for 3 years that is counted. The numbers I put in brackets are the 55% numbers, our turnover was more than 5M. Salford under 3M.
What I'm trying to get at is that its doesn't look like the financial restrictions are the reason why other teams spend more than we can or have bigger player budgets.
Probably a "signing on fee" doesn't count to the wages budget and is in the transfer budget which is unlimited.
2 year contract and 100k signing on fee is equivalent to another 1k a week.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2022, 11:16:38 am
The 72 reporting that Brady is interested in bringing Eppiah and Magloire back

Eppiah I think is out of contract this summer and Magloire has another year left at Blackburn



I think these two potential signings are as good as we can get. Regarding Turnbull have no issues if we happen to resign him😎


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2022, 11:20:12 am
These were 2020 figures and I think its an average turnover for 3 years that is counted. The numbers I put in brackets are the 55% numbers, our turnover was more than 5M. Salford under 3M.
What I'm trying to get at is that its doesn't look like the financial restrictions are the reason why other teams spend more than we can or have bigger player budgets.
Probably a "signing on fee" doesn't count to the wages budget and is in the transfer budget which is unlimited.
2 year contract and 100k signing on fee is equivalent to another 1k a week.

Pretty sure the signing on fee is ‘king’ for signing the top targets. Money talks!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemaker on May 26, 2022, 11:20:36 am
The 72 reporting that Brady is interested in bringing Eppiah and Magloire back

Eppiah I think is out of contract this summer and Magloire has another year left at Blackburn


I think magliore would command a fee and will probably end up with one of the bigger league two clubs as a consequence.

At a guess
Doncaster.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on May 26, 2022, 11:30:29 am
Any chance of grabbing Callum Morton this Summer?
He is out of contract with West Brom 31st May.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 26, 2022, 11:53:13 am
The 72 reporting that Brady is interested in bringing Eppiah and Magloire back

Eppiah I think is out of contract this summer and Magloire has another year left at Blackburn



If that's true it would appear that the generally agreed opinion on here with regard to these players coincides with our management team. It is also interesting who we appear not to be interested in which also coincides with the majority view on here. I was not looking forward to any further interest in Kanu or Lubala, frankly.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 26, 2022, 12:45:20 pm
Any chance of grabbing Callum Morton this Summer?
He is out of contract with West Brom 31st May.

Had a bad injury in L1 with Lincoln and didnt really play then was a bit underwhelming in a bad Championship side with Pboro

Would make sense to come back to somewhere he's rated and a comfortable league but I imagine he'd have his sights set at a division higher


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 26, 2022, 12:56:55 pm
Had a bad injury in L1 with Lincoln and didnt really play then was a bit underwhelming in a bad Championship side with Pboro

Would make sense to come back to somewhere he's rated and a comfortable league but I imagine he'd have his sights set at a division higher

I would also suggest that he would need a targetman to play alongside, from what we have seen so far, Appere doesn't fit that particular bill.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on May 26, 2022, 13:09:21 pm
I would also suggest that he would need a targetman to play alongside, from what we have seen so far, Appere doesn't fit that particular bill.

Unfortunately solely on the back of what he did for us I think he’ll get offers from bigger teams. Saying that if the possibility did arise I would sign him in a heartbeat and worry about fitting him in later.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 26, 2022, 15:53:46 pm
A few years have passed though and he hasn’t carried on the anticipated trajectory mostly due to injuries. I’d still have him back in a heartbeat as he was a predatory forward.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on May 26, 2022, 16:09:24 pm
Eppiah has a year left on his contract with Leicester and he is very injury prone .
He literally played on one knee in the last 3 games .
Magloire - yes definitely and notice he was at all the play off games and the presentation evening ….
Turnbull - don’t be daft - wages .
Lubala - errrr i very much doubt that one - he was sent packing


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 26, 2022, 16:26:16 pm
Eppiah has a year left on his contract with Leicester and he is very injury prone .
He literally played on one knee in the last 3 games .
Magloire - yes definitely and notice he was at all the play off games and the presentation evening ….
Turnbull - don’t be daft - wages .
Lubala - errrr i very much doubt that one - he was sent packing

I thought Blackburn had triggered an extension on Magloire's contract??

Why was Lubala sent packing?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 26, 2022, 17:10:02 pm
I thought Blackburn had triggered an extension on Magloire's contract??

Why was Lubala sent packing?

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/20067084.tyler-magloire-wanted-man-blackburn-rovers-deal-due-expire/

If he went to one of the Scottish clubs: "Rovers wouldn’t be due compensation whether they offered the 23-year-old a new deal or not, with the rules to protect players under 24 leaving without a fee not applying to clubs outside of England."


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on May 27, 2022, 09:24:35 am
Stasitically, Turnbull is the best centreback in the league  overtaking Guthrie in the last few games. If he doesnt re-sign for Salford then its because he's getting a move similar to Horsfall up the leagues.

turnbull is a money grabber and a waste of money at this level as well


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on May 27, 2022, 10:01:16 am
Does make me laugh when players are accused of being money grabbers. They get what the Clubs pay them, if somebody came up to me and said , you do a great job , come and work for me for £400 a week more than you earn now, am I a money grabber or just looking after mine and my families well being ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 27, 2022, 10:29:52 am
Does make me laugh when players are accused of being money grabbers. They get what the Clubs pay them, if somebody came up to me and said , you do a great job , come and work for me for £400 a week more than you earn now, am I a money grabber or just looking after mine and my families well being ?
Totally agree, everyone has their price.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on May 27, 2022, 10:44:58 am
Does make me laugh when players are accused of being money grabbers. They get what the Clubs pay them, if somebody came up to me and said , you do a great job , come and work for me for £400 a week more than you earn now, am I a money grabber or just looking after mine and my families well being ?
And when the shoe is on the other foot they get released and are told to find a job somewhere else. Some people want it all ways apparently?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 27, 2022, 11:58:16 am
Yes, rather a silly statement as most players will go where the money is unless they do not want to uproot their family.
On a lighter note I wonder when they all roll over will there be twoinabed?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on May 27, 2022, 12:54:00 pm
Yes, rather a silly statement as most players will go where the money is unless they do not want to uproot their family.
On a lighter note I wonder when they all roll over will there be twoinabed?

More important, what did the little one say?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on May 27, 2022, 13:22:56 pm
I'm anti Turnbull based on the fact we have our suitable left-footed centre back, fully expecting us to go 4 at the back more often than not next season so a right footer is required


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on May 27, 2022, 14:04:02 pm
More important, what did the little one say?
Roll over, roll over…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 27, 2022, 18:52:35 pm
Salford City are pursuing Northampton right-back Aaron McGowan

#SCFC #SalfordCity #WeAreSalford #NTFC #ShoeArmy #NorthamptonTown https://twitter.com/EnglishRumours_/status/1530255650323845120/photo/1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 28, 2022, 08:23:23 am
It's one of those awful made up transfer sites, and nobodies going to pay money for a good but not outstanding League 2 right back when so many are out of contract at the moment.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 28, 2022, 10:39:09 am
It's one of those awful made up transfer sites,
Yeah, good fun though. Equally good fun is @FootyScran, shows what can be done without p1ss poor excuses being offered.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 28, 2022, 12:03:56 pm
John Mcatee has scored a wonderful goal for Grimsby at Wrexham. Won’t have done him any harm…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 28, 2022, 12:14:36 pm
John Mcatee has scored a wonderful goal for Grimsby at Wrexham. Won’t have done him any harm…

Is that just an observation or are we interested?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 28, 2022, 12:17:52 pm
Is that just an observation or are we interested?

Interested if they don’t go up


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on May 28, 2022, 12:31:44 pm
Interested if they don’t go up

Would be a great addition, wonder how much it would cost to bring him in though as still has a year on his deal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 28, 2022, 12:35:16 pm
Interested if they don’t go up

Are we still interested in Michael Jacobs? Or is that over because we didn't go up?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 28, 2022, 13:06:18 pm
Are we still interested in Michael Jacobs? Or is that over because we didn't go up?

To be honest I have no idea. Fella who chucks info my way is currently on holiday so I won’t be badgering him at the moment  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 28, 2022, 13:24:46 pm
Jacobs has said he wants to stay at Portsmouth and Crowley has said he wants to reach an agreement for him to stay and has now offered him new terms to those previously offered. These are believed to be a basic salary plus incentives due to his recent injury history.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 28, 2022, 13:27:56 pm
Jacobs has said he wants to stay at Portsmouth and Crowley has said he wants to reach an agreement for him to stay and has now offered him new terms to those previously offered. These are believed to be a basic salary plus incentives due to his recent injury history.

Much as I like Jacobs he appears to be injury prone so might be an expensive addition!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 28, 2022, 13:45:43 pm
To be honest I have no idea. Fella who chucks info my way is currently on holiday so I won’t be badgering him at the moment  ;D
Is he in Marbella?  :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 28, 2022, 16:43:10 pm
Have a horrible feeling Roberts will end up at Scumboro!
They are close to announcing two new keepers according to their chairman...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on May 28, 2022, 17:52:43 pm
They were linked with Col U keeper Shamal George


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 28, 2022, 19:00:08 pm
I thought someone said Liam Roberts had already agreed a deal with another club and signed a pre-contract agreement? If that was the case surely it would have been announced by now.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on May 28, 2022, 19:08:43 pm
I thought someone said Liam Roberts had already agreed a deal with another club and signed a pre-contract agreement? If that was the case surely it would have been announced by now.

Yeah, think they said it was Ipswich if I remember

As much as we'd love all 3 to stay, I'm glad we've put deadlines in place, as we can't keep hanging on forever &  risk missing out on possible replacements...

I assume the deadline will be two weeks from the retain list being announced...so we should know by this coming Friday one way or another


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 29, 2022, 16:47:01 pm
I would think Shaun will be the only one who stays.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 30, 2022, 07:19:18 am
I thought someone said Liam Roberts had already agreed a deal with another club and signed a pre-contract agreement? If that was the case surely it would have been announced by now.
Hadn't Charlie Goode signed a pre contract deal with Spurs? I know he eventually left but his signing to Spurs was 'imminent' for days. That to me is a good indicator of how much those ITK on Twitter and here actually know.
As far as I can recall there is only really ntfcLad who has proven in the past he is one to believe.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on May 30, 2022, 07:52:35 am
I would think Shaun will be the only one who stays.

Any thought as to why? Said before, hes the one I think would be hardest to replace and would love to see him stay!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on May 30, 2022, 08:21:55 am
Hadn't Charlie Goode signed a pre contract deal with Spurs? I know he eventually left but his signing to Spurs was 'imminent' for days. That to me is a good indicator of how much those ITK on Twitter and here actually know.
As far as I can recall there is only really ntfcLad who has proven in the past he is one to believe.

Spurs?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on May 30, 2022, 08:28:47 am
Is he in Marbella?  :)
Given the amount of time the lad has been posting accurate information on here, it’s either McWilliams or Hoskins. I’m good at Cluedo for a reason.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on May 30, 2022, 09:17:41 am
Spurs?
i think it was spurs

edit: Just looked and it was QPR.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 30, 2022, 10:03:33 am
Any thought as to why? Said before, hes the one I think would be hardest to replace and would love to see him stay!
I don’t have any inside knowledge on this one, the reason I think he will stay is because he’s a local lad brought through the youth team and has a big affinity with the club and supporters, also out of the three the least stand out performer, I don’t mean that in a negative way, just not hearing as much interest.
Time will tell!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 30, 2022, 11:48:43 am
I think it was Chuckwuemeka who was linked with Spurs before he signed for Villa.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on May 30, 2022, 12:57:49 pm
I would think Shaun will be the only one who stays.

These are my thoughts also. 1/3 isn't bad!

Horsfall is fairly easy to replace in my opinion. Roberts on the other hand is not.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on May 30, 2022, 13:40:35 pm
I think Horsfall's goals and defensive qualities will be very difficult to replace. Roberts and he will be a big miss.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 30, 2022, 14:37:52 pm
Horsfall is fairly easy to replace in my opinion. Roberts on the other hand is not.
We should remember that Roberts was a Walsall bench warmer, Keith Welch was a Bradford bench warmer, Adam Smith was a Leicester bench warmer, (although overrated IMO ) who knows who else is out there? For what its worth Maxted is not the answer (IMO).



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 30, 2022, 14:47:47 pm
I’m good at Cluedo for a reason.
You like hitting things with a lead pipe?
Expel your anger on those bouncy marsupials, mind the males though, they might fight back.  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 30, 2022, 15:28:53 pm
We should remember that Roberts was a Walsall bench warmer, Keith Welch was a Bradford bench warmer, Adam Smith was a Leicester bench warmer, (although overrated IMO ) who knows who else is out there? For what its worth Maxted is not the answer (IMO).



I thought about this too. Funny how we seem to do a good job with keepers, taking lesser known/backup keepers and seeing them do a great job for us.
Completely the opposite to the strikers who we bring in who have decent reputations and good records yet proceed to do nothing for us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 30, 2022, 15:48:06 pm
We should remember that Roberts was a Walsall bench warmer, Keith Welch was a Bradford bench warmer, Adam Smith was a Leicester bench warmer, (although overrated IMO ) who knows who else is out there? For what its worth Maxted is not the answer (IMO).



I'm sorry but that's not strictly true. Liam Roberts was a regular the season before he signed for us and Keith Welch had a good career with Bristol City and Rochdale before coming here (not Bradford City). Adam Smith was below first team level though and his career has gone nowhere after leaving.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 30, 2022, 16:22:38 pm
If I was the chairman I’d be breaking the bank to keep Liam Roberts, £4K a week would make it difficult for other clubs to take him off us and he would be an appreciating asset.
Without doubt our best player and one of the main reasons we were so close to going up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on May 30, 2022, 16:39:12 pm
If I was the chairman I’d be breaking the bank to keep Liam Roberts, £4K a week would make it difficult for other clubs to take him off us and he would be an appreciating asset.
Without doubt our best player and one of the main reasons we were so close to going up.

Taken as isolation, I fully agree. However, its a dangerous game to play, massively overpaying one or two players in the squad above the rest of them. Easily causes a split in the dressing room...

Im convinced that was our problem when the 'Chinese money' was spent on the likes of Crookes, Taylor etc. The team spirit that season was, looking outside in, non existent compared to what it has been.

Much better to implement a wage structure and try as best as can to stay within it, so all of the players are happy with their wages. If we were to double up on Roberts, then how would the likes of Guthrie, Hoskins, Kioki, McGowen etc feel? That's the problem mate. I think sadly we've just got to let him go. The only time I would make an exception is if you've got a 19/20 year old who could be worth a huge transfer fee when sold...



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 30, 2022, 17:09:25 pm
Liam Roberts was a regular the season before he signed for us and Keith Welch had a good career with Bristol City and Rochdale before coming here (not Bradford City). Adam Smith was below first team level though and his career has gone nowhere after leaving.
Oops, my apologies, I cant think who I was mixing Welch up with.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on May 30, 2022, 18:03:54 pm
Oops, my apologies, I cant think who I was mixing Welch up with.

Maybe you're thinking of Richard O'Donnell who left us to play league 1 football (at Bradford City) then got relegated and has played league 2 football ever since. He has just signed for Rochdale after being released.     


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on May 30, 2022, 18:22:52 pm
If I was the chairman I’d be breaking the bank to keep Liam Roberts, £4K a week would make it difficult for other clubs to take him off us and he would be an appreciating asset.
Without doubt our best player and one of the main reasons we were so close to going up.

Agree with Mani. Although, it's Fools Gold. The


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on May 30, 2022, 19:07:36 pm
Oops, my apologies, I cant think who I was mixing Welch up with.

Probably Matt Duke?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 30, 2022, 19:39:52 pm
Probably Matt Duke?
Thank you.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on May 30, 2022, 21:00:53 pm
You like hitting things with a lead pipe?
Expel your anger on those bouncy marsupials, mind the males though, they might fight back.  ;)
You don’t want one of those bouncing on your lead pipe, especially near the ballroom.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on May 30, 2022, 23:37:17 pm
You don’t want one of those bouncing on your lead pipe, especially near the ballroom.

 ;D  and on that, so to bed


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on May 31, 2022, 07:33:59 am
Taken as isolation, I fully agree. However, its a dangerous game to play, massively overpaying one or two players in the squad above the rest of them. Easily causes a split in the dressing room...

Im convinced that was our problem when the 'Chinese money' was spent on the likes of Crookes, Taylor etc. The team spirit that season was, looking outside in, non existent compared to what it has been.

Much better to implement a wage structure and try as best as can to stay within it, so all of the players are happy with their wages. If we were to double up on Roberts, then how would the likes of Guthrie, Hoskins, Kioki, McGowen etc feel? That's the problem mate. I think sadly we've just got to let him go. The only time I would make an exception is if you've got a 19/20 year old who could be worth a huge transfer fee when sold...



Yes let him go and everyone realise we will have the same morrosing over other players we see as irreplaceable in future.

I'm actually more bothered we if we get an offer for Mitchy, McGowen and Guthrie.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 31, 2022, 11:21:14 am
Kyle Ferguson has rejected a contract after agreeing terms eith an EFL club. Whether thats us, Salford, Barrow or someone else entirely, who knows.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 31, 2022, 12:39:15 pm
Kyle Ferguson has rejected a contract after agreeing terms eith an EFL club. Whether thats us, Salford, Barrow or someone else entirely, who knows.
Wow we are really battling it out with the big boys 😂
If it’s us then Horsfall has gone which I fully expected.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on May 31, 2022, 13:08:58 pm
Bristol City signed Kal Naismith from Luton last Friday so don't know if they are still interested in Horsfall.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on May 31, 2022, 13:10:31 pm
Financially we’re not going to be able to compete with Salford - we’ve just got to hope that the prospect of playing for Calderwood (if he’s still here - that rumour seems to have gone quiet) and developing like Horsfall might swing it for us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on May 31, 2022, 13:21:08 pm
Who know if we, or Salford are interested. I think Altincham fans seem to think Barrow is the most likely destination.

Was interested to see he apparently has the best aerial win percentage in the National League, would have been both a natural replacement for Horsfall who is the same in League 2, and also evidence of 'data based recruitment' in action.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on May 31, 2022, 14:32:52 pm
When is the deadline for the 3 amigos to decide if they are staying or going?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on May 31, 2022, 15:07:54 pm
When they decide.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on May 31, 2022, 20:26:20 pm
Don’t think they’ll be announcing anything this week. Not saying we’re not signing this Ferguson chap though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 01, 2022, 08:30:59 am
Don’t think they’ll be announcing anything this week. Not saying we’re not signing this Ferguson chap though.

So if youre not saying we're not signing him.... are you saying that we are  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 01, 2022, 10:18:47 am
He may not have even made a choice yet, just may have told Altrincham he has better offers on the table. I'm sure it come out one way or another in the next few weeks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 01, 2022, 11:10:00 am
Paul Pogba on a "free" ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 01, 2022, 11:29:57 am
Would hiring Kurt Zouma on a month's loan count as him fulfilling his community service ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 01, 2022, 11:45:19 am
Would hiring Kurt Zouma on a month's loan count as him fulfilling his community service ?

Seems you r on fire today!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on June 01, 2022, 12:12:21 pm
Tim Klose has signed a new deal at Bristol City, he was first choice every game from when he signed on in January. As mentioned previously they also have signed Kai Naismith. If they do sign Horsfall he will go the same way of games as Goode albeit at a lower level.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: southofthecounty on June 01, 2022, 15:17:38 pm
Would hiring Kurt Zouma on a month's loan count as him fulfilling his community service ?
I think that may be classed as a Cruel and Unusual Punishment unfortunately.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 01, 2022, 16:00:52 pm
Paul Lewis signs for Tranmere.
Oh well.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on June 01, 2022, 16:15:07 pm
Paul Lewis signs for Tranmere.
Oh well.

Did we get anything for him? He was still under contract.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 01, 2022, 16:18:25 pm
Paul Lewis signs for Tranmere.
Oh well.

Didnt expect that as he was under contract. The clubs twitter said that he wanted to head back north for family reasons which is fair enough. Shame we couldnt even get a nominal fee though.

He popped up with the odd goal when he was played further forward, but I would rather see someone more creative play as a 10. Tended to have the effect of running around a lot whilst having minimal impact in the game. A decent enough squad option, but its no big loss in my opinion, think we can do better. We are desperate for reinforcements in CM though, especially with Shaun potentially leaving also.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 01, 2022, 16:42:16 pm
Bit disappointed as I don't like seeing players from a successful team leave, especially those that I think are under appreciated amongst our fan base.

Also I don't really understand why he joined us considering his 'family situation', which can't have changed that much in a year if he's heading back home..happens a lot with players from the north...adams etc.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 01, 2022, 16:42:58 pm
Paul Lewis signs for Tranmere.
Oh well.

I wonder what Tranmere fans think of that? They were glad to get rid of him, now they've got him back  ;D

To be fair, he did a decent job for us and scored some good goals. Went missing in games at times though.      


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on June 01, 2022, 16:50:02 pm
Lewis is going to be a huge loss, especially with the players we’ve released and the risk of McWilliams not signing.

We are really down to the barebones now. So we need to start doing some business fast, to avoid ending up with the bottom of the barrel leftovers.

I’m feeling more nervous by the day.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 01, 2022, 16:58:17 pm
Was very hit and miss, as Teachers says went missing at times, scored seven goals but three of those were in the same game against Carlisle.

Played 39 games for Tranmere last season and played 39 games for us this season. so consistent appearance-wise. Was at Macclesfield (north) for four seasons, Cambridge (East) for three including a loan spell at Dover (South) before going up north to Tranmere, down to us and now back up north again.

Not too big a loss on the face of things, but strange that a contracted player would be the first out of the door. The Chairman said we were in a stronger position this summer than last, but going by the clubs own retained list we are now down to 12 contracted players, they include Kabamba, Dyche, Cross, Maxted and Nolan..... Definitely bare bones, unless of course the plan is to go with all of them plus the three youth teamers who have also been offered deals.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 01, 2022, 17:01:03 pm

Also I don't really understand why he joined us considering his 'family situation', which can't have changed that much in a year if he's heading back home..happens a lot with players from the north...adams etc.

I’d guess he joined assuming the commute and time away from his young family would be manageable. Looks like it’s not worked out that way.

Will be a loss, pitched in with more goals than our strikers but somehow spent 90% of his time chasing shadows.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 01, 2022, 18:05:46 pm
I'm not too bothered about Lewis leaving because if we signed Eppiah or a similar type of player Pinnock moves into the centre of the 3 behind the striker and if we were to play 442 I imagine it would be with 2 wide men and Sowerby and McWilliams (or his replacement) in the midfield so I think Lewis would get very limited game time. Also when he had to drop deeper to cover for McWilliams or Sowerby he was not very effective so I expect next season he would be starting most games on the bench.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 01, 2022, 18:10:55 pm
Will loose no sleep over him going.

Plenty bout there as good as him

In Brady we trust


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 01, 2022, 20:56:47 pm
Lewis is a big loss .
That’s a surprise and a difficult player to replace .
His work rate is second to none


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 01, 2022, 21:04:55 pm
Bit disappointed as I don't like seeing players from a successful team leave, especially those that I think are under appreciated amongst our fan base.

Also I don't really understand why he joined us considering his 'family situation', which can't have changed that much in a year if he's heading back home..happens a lot with players from the north...adams etc.

Played very well against Tranmere where he has now gone!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: therealpattcobb on June 02, 2022, 05:18:05 am
Paul who?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 02, 2022, 07:34:38 am
I think Lewis going could suit us if we are going to switch to a 4-4-2 for next season. His best performances were when played in a more attacking role while he looked poor in a midfield two.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Athena on June 02, 2022, 10:18:06 am
I see Lewis is saying he wants to be at the right end of the table and that he wants to win a promotion.  All of that indicates to me that he does not believe this will be possible with NTFC next season.  I'm beginning to get a horrible feeling he might just be right.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 02, 2022, 10:31:07 am
I see Lewis is saying he wants to be at the right end of the table and that he wants to win a promotion.  All of that indicates to me that he does not believe this will be possible with NTFC next season.  I'm beginning to get a horrible feeling he might just be right.

I don’t see why we shouldn’t have a chance to be in fight. We still have the vast majority of last seasons team that missed out on automatic promotion on goals scored, albeit possibly without 3 of the better players. The team will be stronger for a whole season playing  together. Obviously as always recruitment will pay a part but there is decent scope there with plenty of dead wood leaving the squad and freeing up wages.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on June 02, 2022, 10:59:17 am
I see Lewis is saying he wants to be at the right end of the table and that he wants to win a promotion.  All of that indicates to me that he does not believe this will be possible with NTFC next season.  I'm beginning to get a horrible feeling he might just be right.

Wasn't unhappy to see he was leaving and after he said that I'm happier still. Really don't need players who think that way about the team they played in.

When did we start to come back into form... Was it when Lewis got injured by any chance?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 02, 2022, 11:14:12 am
I see Lewis is saying he wants to be at the right end of the table and that he wants to win a promotion.  All of that indicates to me that he does not believe this will be possible with NTFC next season.  I'm beginning to get a horrible feeling he might just be right.


He's hardly going to say I'm looking forward to a mid table finish but I don't mind as I've got a nice short commute, have you seen the price if petrol these days  I really wouldn't take any notice of what the players ay when they sign.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 02, 2022, 11:15:00 am
Er, shall we at least wait until one signing is made before we declare doomsday or automatic promotion first please.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 02, 2022, 11:16:31 am
Regarding Paul Lewis;

Isn't it obvious that we were happy he's moved on ? Those stats that keep being stated - 7 goals with 2 assists. Hardly impressive given he's played as one of our forward thinking players.

We can do better.

June 14th seems to be the key date for transfers this pre-season. Presumably moved from June 30th due to the early start of the 2022/23 season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 02, 2022, 11:40:58 am
Regarding Paul Lewis;

Isn't it obvious that we were happy he's moved on ? Those stats that keep being stated - 7 goals with 2 assists. Hardly impressive given he's played as one of our forward thinking players.

We can do better.

June 14th seems to be the key date for transfers this pre-season. Presumably moved from June 30th due to the early start of the 2022/23 season.

10th June is when the transfer window opens officially. Players can be announced before as per Paul Lewis yesterday.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 02, 2022, 11:57:19 am


He's hardly going to say I'm looking forward to a mid table finish but I don't mind as I've got a nice short commute, have you seen the price if petrol these days  I really wouldn't take any notice of what the players ay when they sign.

Absolutely. Players come out with some utter rubbish when they sign for a different club or former club in this case.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on June 02, 2022, 12:19:18 pm
Bog standard new signing quotes.

"This is a club moving in the right direction"
"Once I'd spoken to the management team here, my mind was made up"
"I've come here to win promotion/trophies"
"Another player has told me the fans here are amazing"


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 02, 2022, 15:29:20 pm
Bog standard new signing quotes.

"This is a club moving in the right direction"
"Once I'd spoken to the management team here, my mind was made up"
"I've come here to win promotion/trophies"
"Another player has told me the fans here are amazing"

Translation.

 "They are paying me sheds of wonga"
 "Last place was a s***e hole"
 "This team are desparate"
 "Couldn't fool them for much longer"
 "My old man's a dustman, he wears a dustman's titfer"


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 02, 2022, 22:10:23 pm
Translation.

 "They are paying me sheds of wonga"
 "Last place was a s***e hole"
 "This team are desparate"
 "Couldn't fool them for much longer"
 "My old man's a dustman, he wears a dustman's titfer"

Eloquent to the last ::) - seems to me you are sliding into a 'Slough of Despond' Bunyan as you probably know!.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 03, 2022, 14:16:38 pm
Lewis is a big loss .
That’s a surprise and a difficult player to replace .
His work rate is second to none

These are all joke takes right? He was terrible from about January on. Absolute ghost in the middle of the park. All the best to him but we won't miss him for a second


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on June 03, 2022, 18:07:28 pm
Lewis chipped in with a few but was far behind his fellow midfielders Hoskins and Pinnock in terms of both goals and assists.

Two assists over the course of a season for a no.10 attacking midfielder is a poor return, and I would have expected/hoped that Brady would have earmarked it as a position in need of a refresh, even before Lewis' 'family reasons' came to the fore. Essentially we narrowly missed promotion due to our struggle to create chances in crucial games. We need a proper playmaker who can create chances from the middle of the pitch so that we are less reliant on the supply line from wide areas/set pieces. 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 03, 2022, 18:09:59 pm
I think we are seeing the difference between fans who only follow the ball...and those that do more.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 03, 2022, 18:25:01 pm
Chanka Zimba joins Newport County on a season long loan. I doubt that we were interested in having him back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on June 03, 2022, 18:36:48 pm
I think we are seeing the difference between fans who only follow the ball...and those that do more.

Lewis has decent work rate and could also do a decent job further back in a midfield two. We've had far worse and given the choice I would have kept him. However, my personal preference would have been to keep him as a valued squad player but to sign a genuine playmaker no.10 with the capacity to contribute more than two assists a season.

Sowerby already offers us workrate and calmness in possession, so we need something a bit more from the no.10.

If you really think that people are too blaze about losing him then answer these questions:

1. Is two assists an acceptable return from a no.10 playing for a side with aspirations for promotion? That's not 'following the ball', that's paying attention to basic stats for a team that had chance creation as their Achilles' heel.

2. Is it not slightly more than coincidence that our best goalscoring run of the season coincided with Lewis' absence  (Oldham, Harrogate, Leyton Orient, Exeter, Barrow)?











Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 03, 2022, 18:39:26 pm
Niall Maher from Halifax?

https://the72.co.uk/274924/northampton-town-and-leyton-orient-target-niall-maher-yet-to-commit-future-with-fc-halifax-town/ (https://the72.co.uk/274924/northampton-town-and-leyton-orient-target-niall-maher-yet-to-commit-future-with-fc-halifax-town/)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 03, 2022, 22:05:36 pm
Interestingly following the same link, Peterborough Telegraph have suggested we don't have any interest in signing Kanu permanently, if anyone was concerned about that. https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/peterborough-united-are-relaxed-about-keeping-jorge-grant-as-little-interest-shown-so-far-in-the-clubs-transfer-listed-players-3718270


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: phil_in_npton on June 04, 2022, 08:29:13 am
Chanka Zimba joins Newport County on a season long loan. I doubt that we were interested in having him back.

Good Morning!

Did you see enough of Zimba to give any opinion on what Newport have signed? Always interesting to hear other fans views and how they differ!

Phil in Northampton


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 04, 2022, 08:40:30 am
Good Morning!

Did you see enough of Zimba to give any opinion on what Newport have signed? Always interesting to hear other fans views and how they differ!

Phil in Northampton

Ineffective for us, has a turn of speed depending which way he is facing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 04, 2022, 12:52:31 pm
We’re a strikers graveyard so past performances are no guarantees of future potential goals. More of an out and out striker from what I saw, will get caught offside a bit playing off the shoulder of the last man.
 Expect he will score a few  goals.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 04, 2022, 21:51:19 pm
We’re a strikers graveyard so past performances are no guarantees of future potential goals. More of an out and out striker from what I saw, will get caught offside a bit playing off the shoulder of the last man.
 Expect he will score a few  goals.

What about Hoskins with 14 goals! Not so long ago Martin Smith, Bayo and MacLeish did ok for us?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 05, 2022, 05:01:12 am
What about Hoskins with 14 goals! Not so long ago Martin Smith, Bayo and MacLeish did ok for us?

Marc Richards?

James Collins?

Also few good loanees

Kion, Morton etc


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 05, 2022, 09:13:07 am
Marc Richards?

James Collins?

Also few good loanees

Kion, Morton etc

Them too, perhaps Marquis as well! Toney did well in the potential relegation season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 06, 2022, 08:07:10 am
With Grimsby going up yesterday I assume that our interest in McAtee (as per ntfclad) may have ended. A shame as he looks a very decent player although I’m not sure it’s a number 10 that we are most in need of - more an out and out number 9.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 06, 2022, 08:22:59 am
Agree that promotion may take McAtee out of reach but I would be more than happy to take Sbarra off Solihull hands
Believe he's out of contract too


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 06, 2022, 09:13:52 am
With Grimsby going up yesterday I assume that our interest in McAtee (as per ntfclad) may have ended. A shame as he looks a very decent player although I’m not sure it’s a number 10 that we are most in need of - more an out and out number 9.
Twitter rumours say that FGR are in for him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on June 06, 2022, 11:35:23 am
Still keep looking at Callum Morton, but looks like he signed for WBA for another 2 years....
On the other hand they are visiting sixfields pre-season, so we might get to see him play at Sixfields again either way.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 06, 2022, 12:43:12 pm
Just had a good point raised on Twitter. West Brom as first full friendly fixture announced

It was West Brom that was named to me a few times around McWilliams future. This game could be part of the deal...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on June 06, 2022, 12:55:31 pm
Just had a good point raised on Twitter. West Brom as first full friendly fixture announced

It was West Brom that was named to me a few times around McWilliams future. This game could be part of the deal...
They'll announce it at half time by him running out in a West Brom Kit  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 06, 2022, 13:33:55 pm
Just had a good point raised on Twitter. West Brom as first full friendly fixture announced

It was West Brom that was named to me a few times around McWilliams future. This game could be part of the deal...

Would still be absolutely staggered if he ends up there. I think hes been excellent for us, this season particularly, but for a team aiming at getting promoted from the championship I think its a few steps too far from him. Fair play to him if it happens though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 07, 2022, 07:20:33 am
The Summer transfer window will officially open for Premier League and EFL clubs on June 10 and will close at 11pm on September 1. This is in line with other European leagues.

So, I assume, the 3 out of contract players have until this Friday to either accept or decline their offers...

Hopefully, ntfclad can shed some light if any are expected to stay...I'm not getting my hopes up!

Also, as pre season starts in few weeks, would expect some signings to be announced from Friday onwards...

Hopefully, we've got plans A, B & C in place so we're well covered with our targets/areas we need to strengthen...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 07, 2022, 07:38:33 am
Just had a good point raised on Twitter. West Brom as first full friendly fixture announced

It was West Brom that was named to me a few times around McWilliams future. This game could be part of the deal...
;D Sweet Jaysus, the twitter boys and girls are bored this morning, Shaun is nowhere near good enough for the Championship, L1 maybe.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on June 07, 2022, 09:06:24 am
Gareth Bale is looking for a team where he wont have to train or put in much effort so he's ready for the World Cup.
Come on Rob Page, do something good for us and send him our way  ;D We have several local billionaires waiting with cash to spend on the club so I sure we could finance it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gazman on June 07, 2022, 15:02:31 pm
The Summer transfer window will officially open for Premier League and EFL clubs on June 10 and will close at 11pm on September 1. This is in line with other European leagues.

So, I assume, the 3 out of contract players have until this Friday to either accept or decline their offers...

Hopefully, ntfclad can shed some light if any are expected to stay...I'm not getting my hopes up!

Also, as pre season starts in few weeks, would expect some signings to be announced from Friday onwards...

Hopefully, we've got plans A, B & C in place so we're well covered with our targets/areas we need to strengthen...

I think we can move on now, if they were going to sign surely they would have by now
Unless the club aren't announcing anything until they know the results of all 3


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 07, 2022, 17:43:29 pm
I see that Jacobs has agreed new terms with Pompey. Never likely to come here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 07, 2022, 18:08:47 pm
Under the current owners, marquee signings are pure fantasy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 07, 2022, 21:24:59 pm
Under the current owners, marquee signings are pure fantasy.
the only marquee signing will be Guy Rope .
Distinct lack of rumours as we await to see who is left available after the big spenders pile in.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 08, 2022, 06:49:28 am
To be honest I’m not bothered about no marquee signings, I don’t think it’s that healthy for the game to have rich benefactors spending way beyond the clubs means, it didn’t even do Salford any good last season.
Say every fan got their way and every club had a rich benefactor, we would be back to square one. No club would be making ‘marquee’ signings that much better than the rest the only difference being ridiculous unsustainable spending. Then what? find an even richer benefactor to differentiate yourself. We’ve made that type of signing in the past under our previous owner, be careful what you wish for.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on June 08, 2022, 08:11:44 am
Under the current owners, marquee signings are pure fantasy.
Do you not like the current owners?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 08, 2022, 08:46:09 am
Under the current owners, marquee signings are pure fantasy.


  8) Very wise statement as it save us all mega disappointment. We cannot handle prime transfer targets ending in disappointment. :o :o 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 08, 2022, 11:41:15 am
Do you not like the current owners?

Actions speak louder than (KTs) words.
Anybody notice Wiltshire pushing out the chairman’s this the chairman’s that all over the media?
More smoke and mirrors to disguise what’s going on in the background.
Time will tell and not be kind to our incumbents.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 08, 2022, 11:55:09 am
Actions speak louder than (KTs) words.
Anybody notice Wiltshire pushing out the chairman’s this the chairman’s that all over the media?
More smoke and mirrors to disguise what’s going on in the background.
Time will tell and not be kind to our incumbents.

I thought you said a week or two ago that you’d heard we were on the verge of being sold - any update on that?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on June 08, 2022, 13:20:52 pm
There seems to be panic but not many have actually made signings:

League two :
Newport x3
Bradford x1
Mansfield x1
Walsall x1
Wimbledon x1
Gillingham x1



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 08, 2022, 13:22:45 pm
well Bradford and Newport have made 5 already so I'm not sure where you've got that list from


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on June 08, 2022, 13:34:14 pm
well Bradford and Newport have made 5 already so I'm not sure where you've got that list from

That was off the BBC website.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 08, 2022, 14:47:55 pm
That was off the BBC website.

You need to click on May too!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 08, 2022, 15:49:54 pm
I thought you said a week or two ago that you’d heard we were on the verge of being sold - any update on that?
I did but you know how these things go, just look at Derby Co and that was supposed to be a done deal.
Have you noticed how much KT is on social media since I announced the rumours?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on June 08, 2022, 16:38:58 pm
So are we being sold or not?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 08, 2022, 16:48:59 pm
I can't see any signings this summer.
The Trust is about to launch this big reveal.
KT and DB will be off.
We'll then be looking fwd to a completed East, a bigger South, a North with a restaurant and stage attached to it and a squad made up of last year's remaining contracted players, two or three loans from Havant and Waterlooville, plus a couple of frees in the 33-38 bracket.

A whole new world.
Bigger ground.
Bigger opportunities to raise cash for our push in 23/24.
The anticipation is building....i just hope we can understand it being so lowly on the intellect scale vs you know who.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 08, 2022, 17:07:45 pm
So are we being sold or not?
I have just posted what I heard, you’ll have to ask KT whether the heads of terms have been drawn up.
The club has been up for sale since 2016/17.
Chow Mein anyone?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 08, 2022, 20:37:44 pm
Hopefully NTFCLad can confirm but I’m hearing first bit of inward movement to be announced early next week.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on June 08, 2022, 21:05:38 pm
Any names/position? Should we be excited?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 09, 2022, 13:40:11 pm
Seen the twitter rumours threw our name into the hat for Niall Maher whos just left Halifax

Kyle Ferguson and Niall Maher the two CB names I've seen linked so far


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 09, 2022, 15:17:37 pm
Billy Waters signed for Barrow after leaving Halifax also


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 09, 2022, 16:53:35 pm
Billy Waters signed for Barrow after leaving Halifax also
Wow that’s a bad signing for them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on June 09, 2022, 18:21:24 pm
Wow that’s a bad signing for them.

Can I remind you Sir, only ntfc make bad signings, everyone else signs world beaters! FACT  ;) ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 09, 2022, 18:30:54 pm
Can I remind you Sir, only ntfc make bad signings, everyone else signs world beaters! FACT  ;) ;D
;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 09, 2022, 18:32:26 pm
Wow that’s a bad signing for them.

Not really, it's forward planning for the season after when they are back in the Conference. He scored one in two at that level last season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 10, 2022, 15:24:55 pm
Wonder if today was the deadline given to Roberts, Horsfall & McWilliams, to either sign or move on  :-\

Hopefully, we should hear one way or another early next week...

The transfer window officially opened today...

With pre-season starting in under 3 weeks, and the 5 sub rule change, we certainly need a few more bodies in the building!

Anything you can share ntfclad?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 10, 2022, 16:28:19 pm
Wonder if today was the deadline given to Roberts, Horsfall & McWilliams, to either sign or move on  :-\

Hopefully, we should hear one way or another early next week...

The transfer window officially opened today...

With pre-season starting in under 3 weeks, and the 5 sub rule change, we certainly need a few more bodies in the building!

Anything you can share ntfclad?
We currently have 14 players who have made a first team appearance, that includes the 3 that are leaving.
With just over 2 weeks to pre season I’d say we need to pull our fingers out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Another Pedj on June 10, 2022, 16:38:38 pm
I think you will find the budget,in light of recent developments ,is less than anticipated.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 10, 2022, 16:44:14 pm
Interesting that after being appointed manager at Barrow the first player Wild raided his old club for was Waters. Will he be going back for the breadman?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on June 10, 2022, 16:58:28 pm
Another Pedj, what is the budget now ? How much has it been reduced by ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 10, 2022, 18:42:24 pm
Another Pedj, what is the budget now ? How much has it been reduced by ?
I haven’t heard it’s been reduced, although it wouldn’t surprise me, good old KT.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 10, 2022, 21:31:36 pm
Goalkeeper incoming apparently, and no, it's not Cornell...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 10, 2022, 21:45:33 pm
Goalkeeper incoming apparently, and no, it's not Cornell...
Cornell is shît.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 10, 2022, 21:47:29 pm
Goalkeeper incoming apparently, and no, it's not Cornell...
Goalkeeper outgoing too then I would assume?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 11, 2022, 03:55:16 am
Goalkeeper outgoing too then I would assume?

We all.knew this anyway


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 11, 2022, 04:28:21 am
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61682312

Zimba off to Newport.
I'm not sure if this has been posted already, for me, he hardly set the world alight so good luck to him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 07:42:53 am
We all.knew this anyway
Yes, the FACT we were cheated out of 3rd place spelt the end of Liam Roberts and Fraser Horsfall as Cobblers I’m afraid.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 11, 2022, 09:59:14 am
Yes, the FACT we were cheated out of 3rd place spelt the end of Liam Roberts and Fraser Horsfall as Cobblers I’m afraid.
Hosfall deal to Bristol city is off.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 11, 2022, 12:20:45 pm
Hosfall deal to Bristol city is off.

I’m sure there will be plenty of other clubs interested.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 11, 2022, 12:22:42 pm
Goalkeeper incoming apparently, and no, it's not Cornell...

It’ll be interesting to see if it will be a permanent signing or a season long loan which seems to be pretty au fait these days.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 12:41:05 pm
Liam Roberts is a terrible bit of business by the club, could of got him on a 2 year deal with a 1 year break, at least we could have triggered the extension and got a few quid.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 11, 2022, 12:52:56 pm
Liam Roberts is a terrible bit of business by the club, could of got him on a 2 year deal with a 1 year break, at least we could have triggered the extension and got a few quid.

I suggested that some time ago but was told that the decision of a 1 year deal was at Roberts’ insistence - it still doesn’t mean that we had to go through with the deal though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 11, 2022, 13:05:40 pm
Not sure I’m following you on this. I agree that the deal could and should have been structured bettered but if Robert’s was only willing to do the year then better we got the benefit of a year of him than not at all.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 15:15:56 pm
Not sure I’m following you on this. I agree that the deal could and should have been structured bettered but if Robert’s was only willing to do the year then better we got the benefit of a year of him than not at all.
A two year deal with a one year break is basically the same thing expect we can get a fee.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on June 11, 2022, 15:40:06 pm
A two year deal with a one year break is basically the same thing expect we can get a fee.
And what is in that for Liam Roberts ?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 11, 2022, 17:04:07 pm
Yeah, if Roberts said, 'Yeah, I'll sign for one year and that's the max, I want to be able to f*** off after', then getting a season from him stastically being the best keeper in the League last year was good business if the alternative was we didn't have him at all.

If Championship teams even have a remote interest in Horsfall, there's no way we're keeping him either.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 11, 2022, 18:51:43 pm
I suggested that some time ago but was told that the decision of a 1 year deal was at Roberts’ insistence - it still doesn’t mean that we had to go through with the deal though.

Absolutely right Irchi - absolutely, although could never understand why just one year! Was he released by Walsall or refused new contract?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 19:34:22 pm
And what is in that for Liam Roberts ?


He would get the security of a two year contract with the flexibility of a break clause if he didn’t want to stay.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 11, 2022, 19:38:17 pm
Absolutely right Irchi - absolutely, although could never understand why just one year! Was he released by Walsall or refused new contract?

It’s very strange. We wasn’t rated at Walsall. Would have thought he would have jumped at a 2 year deal. Couldn’t have many options.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on June 11, 2022, 19:49:59 pm
He would get the security of a two year contract with the flexibility of a break clause if he didn’t want to stay.

So a 1 year contract then ?  Or a 2 year contract if he had turned out to be sh1t and wanted to stay.

What we should have done, assuming he would have accepted the offer was 1 year plus the option of a 2nd.

Maybe Roberts wanted  / Needed the pressure of a 1 year contract.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 21:00:33 pm
So a 1 year contract then ?  Or a 2 year contract if he had turned out to be sh1t and wanted to stay.

What we should have done, assuming he would have accepted the offer was 1 year plus the option of a 2nd.

Maybe Roberts wanted  / Needed the pressure of a 1 year contract.
FFS that’s what I just said.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on June 11, 2022, 21:04:16 pm
FFS that’s what I just said.

You didnt ... you said have a 2 year contact and stay if you want after 1 year.  So no real benefit to the club.

I said, heres a 1 year contract and we will decide if we trigger a 2nd year. Big benefit to the club

Massive difference.   Your giving Roberts all the power.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 11, 2022, 21:13:48 pm
Roberts off to Middlesbrough apparently  :'(

🚨 | BREAKING: Middlesbrough are also set to snap up Northampton goalkeeper Liam Roberts as cover.

[@reluctantnicko]

#Boro | #UTB


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 21:25:21 pm
You didnt ... you said have a 2 year contact and stay if you want after 1 year.  So no real benefit to the club.

I said, heres a 1 year contract and we will decide if we trigger a 2nd year. Big benefit to the club

Massive difference.   Your giving Roberts all the power.
Where did I say Roberts had all the power? I said a two year deal with a break clause that he could leave but we would receive a fee as he’s on a two year deal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 11, 2022, 21:25:56 pm
Roberts off to Middlesbrough apparently  :'(

🚨 | BREAKING: Middlesbrough are also set to snap up Northampton goalkeeper Liam Roberts as cover.

[@reluctantnicko]

#Boro | #UTB
What a waste as cover, basically doing a Bunny.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 11, 2022, 22:06:13 pm
Tricky one to call. @Boropolis are tweeting the following:

 Chris Wilder had hoped to persuade Dean Henderson to join Middlesbrough on loan but the goalkeeper wants a Premier League move.
Boro were prepared to pay £40k a week towards Henderson’s salary but United wanted more.

| Middlesbrough want Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton on a season-long loan.

 | BREAKING: Middlesbrough are also set to snap up Northampton goalkeeper Liam Roberts as cover.

| Once Middlesbrough acquire their goalkeeper targets, Joe Lumley will be allowed to go to Reading on a season-long loan or on a free.





Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on June 12, 2022, 07:30:48 am
Where did I say Roberts had all the power? I said a two year deal with a break clause that he could leave but we would receive a fee as he’s on a two year deal.

So now you add a bit in about the fee it makes a bit more sense.  So a 2 year deal with a minimum fee release clause ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on June 12, 2022, 07:39:10 am
Robert told me himself he wouldn't have signed had it been anything else but a 1 year deal as that's all he wanted


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 12, 2022, 08:27:12 am
Well, at least we know Wilder still keeps one eye on us. Hope we've got someone decent coming in on Monday, really does make a big difference to your season from the quality in this one position.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 12, 2022, 09:11:55 am
Well, at least we know Wilder still keeps one eye on us. Hope we've got someone decent coming in on Monday, really does make a big difference to your season from the quality in this one position.
Most important position on the pitch, just look at Mitch, an utterly useless keeper who was one of the main reasons we got relegated from L1 last time.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on June 12, 2022, 12:32:36 pm
It would be a shame if Roberts spent the rest of his career playing in only cup games.
I always think that Bunn was rather wasted as a No 2 keeper no matter how big the club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 12, 2022, 12:59:13 pm
Robert told me himself he wouldn't have signed had it been anything else but a 1 year deal as that's all he wanted

Very strange but fair play to him.

Given the amount of professionals falling out the game due to failing to land contracts it’s a big risk… which paid off for Roberts!

Even more of a risk given he wasn’t favoured at Walsall who are even worse than us!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 12, 2022, 14:03:35 pm
I have a sneaking suspicion that Maxted was signed to be #1 and Roberts the cover.

Maxted came with much more pedigree, few years older. Roberts was the risk and younger, probably why he would have wanted a 1 year deal.
If he didnt win the shirt then he was free to move at the end of the year. If he performs well then he had the power.

Those first few weeks and after pre-season, Roberts was playing brilliant and then Maxted fluffed that shot in the cup against Wimbledon and the rest was history.
Would be a shame to see him go, havent seen a keeper play that well since Adam Smith. Even more to see him go warm the bench, but if he plays like he did last season then who is to say he wont win the shirt again


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 12, 2022, 14:41:17 pm
I have a sneaking suspicion that Maxted was signed to be #1 and Roberts the cover.

Maxted came with much more pedigree, few years older. Roberts was the risk and younger, probably why he would have wanted a 1 year deal.
If he didnt win the shirt then he was free to move at the end of the year. If he performs well then he had the power.

Those first few weeks and after pre-season, Roberts was playing brilliant and then Maxted fluffed that shot in the cup against Wimbledon and the rest was history.
Would be a shame to see him go, havent seen a keeper play that well since Adam Smith. Even more to see him go warm the bench, but if he plays like he did last season then who is to say he wont win the shirt again

Age wise there is only one year between them and Roberts had played far more Football League games prior to last season than Maxted
But I think you are right that there was probably no clear number 1 when they both signed .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest168 on June 12, 2022, 15:43:42 pm
It would be a shame if Roberts spent the rest of his career playing in only cup games.
I always think that Bunn was rather wasted as a No 2 keeper no matter how big the club.

Agreed re Bunny but he got paid mega bucks to sit on the Prem bench


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on June 12, 2022, 15:56:29 pm
Robert told me himself he wouldn't have signed had it been anything else but a 1 year deal as that's all he wanted

Really don't get this at all. He had just been released on a free by another L2 club whose fans nicknamed him 'popadom hands'. What on earth gave him the confidence and the foresight to see that he would have a worldie of a season and that a 2 year contract would feel like a ball and chain rather than a comforting security blanket?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on June 12, 2022, 16:46:45 pm
Really don't get this at all. He had just been released on a free by another L2 club whose fans nicknamed him 'popadom hands'. What on earth gave him the confidence and the foresight to see that he would have a worldie of a season and that a 2 year contract would feel like a ball and chain rather than a comforting security blanket?



That's an interesting point. There's nothing in his history to predict the season he had with us and at 27 he's not exactly a newbie.
If I was him I would be reluctant to leave.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 12, 2022, 17:37:59 pm
That's an interesting point. There's nothing in his history to predict the season he had with us and at 27 he's not exactly a newbie.
If I was him I would be reluctant to leave.

Absolutely correct Larry, he has had a great season with us. Move to another Club and it does not always work out. Plenty of examples to quote for me the best one is Holmes and now possibly Horsfall and McWilliams. That damn BR result is beginning to bite.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on June 13, 2022, 08:44:05 am
Absolutely correct Larry, he has had a great season with us. Move to another Club and it does not always work out. Plenty of examples to quote for me the best one is Holmes and now possibly Horsfall and McWilliams. That damn BR result is beginning to bite.

Not sure we'd have kept Roberts and Horsfall even if we'd gone up, especially if they're getting offers from Championship clubs. We lost a couple of our best players last time we went up (Oliver and Goode for example) and when we went up under Wilder.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 13, 2022, 08:55:33 am
Not sure we'd have kept Roberts and Horsfall even if we'd gone up, especially if they're getting offers from Championship clubs. We lost a couple of our best players last time we went up (Oliver and Goode for example) and when we went up under Wilder.
Maybe explains why we don’t stay there very long!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 13, 2022, 09:51:59 am
Dominic Revan released by Villa. If was are shopping in bargain basement, could be a possible signing. They have also released Mungo Bridge who went to NSB


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 13, 2022, 10:00:18 am
Dominic Revan released by Villa. If was are shopping in bargain basement, could be a possible signing. They have also released Mungo Bridge who went to NSB

He was alright, wasn't he, no more, no less. I wouldn't object if we bought him in as cover.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 13, 2022, 18:46:50 pm
I know it was rumoured but I can't see us getting Armstrong off the Gate.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 13, 2022, 19:36:02 pm
https://www.harrogatetownafc.com/news-media/news/defender-kyle-ferguson-is-our-second-summer-signin/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 14, 2022, 06:38:20 am
I hope this means we were never in for him rather than being outbid, outmanoeuvred by the mighty Barrow.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 14, 2022, 07:30:15 am
I hope this means we were never in for him rather than being outbid, outmanoeuvred by the mighty Barrow.

The even mightier Harrogate  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 14, 2022, 07:50:25 am
Did somebody say to expect our first signing early this week, any hints from ntfclad would be gratefully received? From what I’ve seen the only player other than Ferguson that we’ve been linked with is Maher from Halifax - obviously our transfer committee doesn’t leak these days.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 14, 2022, 07:59:00 am
Pre season starts in just over a week  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 14, 2022, 08:05:31 am
I’m 49 with deceptive pace and an eye for goal. Still got my shin pads and some brufen.
 Brady - if you need a hero give me a call.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 14, 2022, 08:52:56 am
I wouldn't panic yet, we are only one of 8 in our league to yet to make a signing...although Grimsby have only just announced their retained list after the play-off final and Crawley, Hartlepool and Salford have just hired new managers. Only Swindon look to be in a worse position as they don't have a manager.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 14, 2022, 10:04:43 am
I received a very cryptic message about a signing yesterday. It just said it rhymes with "bought an arc" Anyone got any ideas? Or is it just the usual load of old bollox.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: OCoole on June 14, 2022, 10:09:25 am
I received a very cryptic message about a signing yesterday. It just said it rhymes with "bought an arc" Anyone got any ideas? Or is it just the usual load of old bollox.

Will Hondermarck from Barnsley?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 14, 2022, 10:33:48 am
Messages  i am hearing are not great .
All the players people expecting to go will go .
Roberts to Middlesbrough deal nearly done .
Money required for McWilliams but it’s likely someone will pay it .We just can’t compete and it’s been made worst with Stockport coming into the league .
Don’t expect anything soon .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 14, 2022, 10:50:07 am
This might be the best way that the Trust start getting some traction with the supporters - if we see that the owners are reducing the budget and we start having to scrape the barrel and it reflects on the pitch. Unless KT blames the stalled development for a reduction in budget on the Trust.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 14, 2022, 12:00:10 pm
I received a very cryptic message about a signing yesterday. It just said it rhymes with "bought an arc" Anyone got any ideas? Or is it just the usual load of old bollox.

Haha...t'was a load of old bollox...

WATERPARK ;D

Was from one of the podcast members, who always mentions a waterpark ("bought an arc"), re any redevelopment!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 14, 2022, 12:18:27 pm
We've not heard anything from the club about signings for a while now. Are they all on holiday ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 14, 2022, 12:29:05 pm
First signing we made last season was on 02/06/2021 & was this goal machine...on a two year deal!

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/nicke_kabamba/ (https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/nicke_kabamba/)

I'd rather we wait to hopefully get some quality in, but even by releasing big earners Rose, Mills & BAS, plus the extra money made in the play offs, I still thing our budget will be slashed sadly!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 14, 2022, 12:43:26 pm
Haha...t'was a load of old bollox...

WATERPARK ;D

Was from one of the podcast members, who always mentions a waterpark ("bought an arc"), re any redevelopment!
Cheers for that. Although he did tell me we were going to sign Van Veen before it was announced.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 14, 2022, 13:15:20 pm
I’d be interested to know if there’s any substance to people saying that the budget has been reduced or if it’s just putting 2 and 2 together and making 5? I don’t recall reading anywhere about it one way or another - the only thing I can remember is Brady saying that he was looking to build a more competitive squad which he’ll hardly be able to do with a vastly reduced budget.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 14, 2022, 13:51:10 pm
I’d be interested to know if there’s any substance to people saying that the budget has been reduced or if it’s just putting 2 and 2 together and making 5? I don’t recall reading anywhere about it one way or another - the only thing I can remember is Brady saying that he was looking to build a more competitive squad which he’ll hardly be able to do with a vastly reduced budget.

I think it's more to do with the off field shambles and supporters expecting the worst...

Club expecting land deal to go through unchallenged>Trust then invoking ACV>now Cilldara requesting judicial review at the last minute

Owners ain't gonna invest while everything off field is still up in the air imo, but they've had all our season ticket money PLUS play off extra money PLUS offloading the biggest earners, so not sure how the owners can justify it tbh

Feel sorry for JB in all this



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 14, 2022, 13:53:04 pm
First signing we made last season was on 02/06/2021 & was this goal machine...on a two year deal!

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/nicke_kabamba/ (https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/nicke_kabamba/)

I'd rather we wait to hopefully get some quality in, but even by releasing big earners Rose, Mills & BAS, plus the extra money made in the play offs, I still thing our budget will be slashed sadly!
You do know the season kicks off a week earlier this season?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 14, 2022, 13:58:47 pm
I think it's more to do with the off field shambles and supporters expecting the worst...

Club expecting land deal to go through unchallenged>Trust then invoking ACV>now Cilldara requesting judicial review at the last minute

Owners ain't gonna invest while everything off field is still up in the air imo, but they've had all our season ticket money PLUS play off extra money PLUS offloading the biggest earners, so not sure how the owners can justify it tbh

Feel sorry for JB in all this
Perhaps it’s time to let the owners know what we think, it’s time they were gone, as I said in a previous post it’s as bad as the last days of Cardoza.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 14, 2022, 14:01:44 pm
If this is the case then it would be understandable for JB to air his frustrations.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 15, 2022, 07:29:30 am
Our budget hasn’t necessarily gone down but we are competing with a great many teams whose budgets have gone up .
By association ours has gone down in relative terms .
Stockport have entered the league and are paying £4500 a week for bang average players . Others are offering double or triple the money to our traditionally targeted players .
This is not rumour or supposition . This is a fact and it’s why we have to delay signing players .
The question is , why haven’t we attracted any new investment in years ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 07:37:58 am
Do you want us to also be paying £4500 a week to bang average players?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 15, 2022, 08:19:15 am
Do you want us to also be paying £4500 a week to bang average players?
So 'bang average' they got them from the likes of Bolton Wanderers...and went onto win the league!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 08:32:24 am
Our budget hasn’t necessarily gone down but we are competing with a great many teams whose budgets have gone up .
By association ours has gone down in relative terms . ::)
Stockport have entered the league and are paying £4500 a week for bang average players . Others are offering double or triple the money to our traditionally targeted players .
This is not rumour or supposition . This is a fact and it’s why we have to delay signing players .
The question is , why haven’t we attracted any new investment in years ?

Some on here may wish to follow your opinion; you proudly state that you are telling us is not supposition but fact. I don’t think you have ever posted a fact on here but personal views parcelled up as facts. One example was the Stevenage game away circa 3 years ago where you declined to go as the away end had pillars which obstructed views. Later an eminent NTFC Fan said there were no such pillars in Stevenage away end! This simple fact seem to give you the licence to hurl abuse at any one who challenged your opinion. Regarding your recent post please separate the facts from fiction! Look forward to your factual reply ::) ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 15, 2022, 08:45:20 am
Do you want us to also be paying £4500 a week to bang average players?
No but on the flip side of that we obviously need more investment as the current owners (developers) have stopped investing in the club both on and off the pitch.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on June 15, 2022, 09:51:12 am
Genuine questions, how do people know that the Clubs budget has decreased/ remained the same ? How do people know the other teams in League Two have increased budgets ?. How do people know the on pitch investment has stopped ? Have I missed announcements from the  other Clubs and NTFC regarding their budgets for 2022/23 ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 15, 2022, 10:14:56 am
No idea what our budget is this year and i am as far from ITK as anyone. But the one thing i was told from someone who would 100% know is that our budget was 12th in the league last season (or 10th, i cant remember which it was now!).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 15, 2022, 10:21:07 am
Genuine questions, how do people know that the Clubs budget has decreased/ remained the same ? How do people know the other teams in League Two have increased budgets ?. How do people know the on pitch investment has stopped ? Have I missed announcements from the  other Clubs and NTFC regarding their budgets for 2022/23 ?

I think it's a case of people seeing we haven't tied down the three out of contract players and haven't signed anyone new yet when other clubs have. They are then having a panic and drawing conclusions about why that is.

I'll reserve judgement until I've seen who we sign.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 10:25:52 am
No idea what our budget is this year and i am as far from ITK as anyone. But the one thing i was told from someone who would 100% know is that our budget was 12th in the league last season (or 10th, i cant remember which it was now!).
I think it was 11th?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 15, 2022, 11:03:58 am
No idea what our budget is this year and i am as far from ITK as anyone. But the one thing i was told from someone who would 100% know is that our budget was 12th in the league last season (or 10th, i cant remember which it was now!).

JB himself told me our budget last season was 17th in the league...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 11:10:30 am
JB himself told me our budget last season was 17th in the league...

..and i reckon thats a lie. not by JB himself, but by you..right now.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 15, 2022, 11:13:21 am
JB himself told me our budget last season was 17th in the league...
Was this while you were jostling him for an autograph?
Why would JB confide in you any more than anyone else getting a Sponsors' selfie?

Why would JB have access to all the other clubs' financial dealings and thus budgets?

The above posts of 17th, 11th, 10th positions clearly show no one is 100% in the know from their hearsay contacts on the inside!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 15, 2022, 11:22:48 am
Regardless of the budget I would just like an update from the club over what the latest situation is with regard to signings. I have paid for my season ticket and I would like to be reassured I have a team to support next season.

The headlines on the clubs website when I looked this morning was about a sausage and cider festival.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 15, 2022, 11:30:28 am
I think it's more to do with the off field shambles and supporters expecting the worst...

Club expecting land deal to go through unchallenged>Trust then invoking ACV>now Cilldara requesting judicial review at the last minute

Owners ain't gonna invest while everything off field is still up in the air imo, but they've had all our season ticket money PLUS play off extra money PLUS offloading the biggest earners, so not sure how the owners can justify it tbh

Feel sorry for JB in all this



Yep, I suggested this could be a fall out from the action of the 90 odd people who decided what action would be taken over the ACV.
Who world invest a bran on players if there is a massive announcement from the trusts investors that are waiting to take the club on?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 11:41:35 am
Niall Maher, who is the type of signing we should be making, and was rumoured, has signed with Grimsby.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 15, 2022, 11:56:35 am
Yep, I suggested this could be a fall out from the action of the 90 odd people who decided what action would be taken over the ACV.
Who world invest a bran on players if there is a massive announcement from the trusts investors that are waiting to take the club on?
Are you seriously saying it’s the Trusts fault we haven’t signed anyone yet?
Your paranoid fantasies are becoming increasingly irrational.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 15, 2022, 11:59:44 am
Regardless of the budget I would just like an update from the club over what the latest situation is with regard to signings. I have paid for my season ticket and I would like to be reassured I have a team to support next season.

The headlines on the clubs website when I looked this morning was about a sausage and cider festival.
Oh er I know a poster on here who will enjoy that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:05:26 pm
The football club to follow the county cricket with a big statement signing?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:05:40 pm
(I doubt it)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:21:33 pm
The football club to follow the county cricket with a big statement signing?

That is a big statement signing for the County really. I know he's 32 but he's definitely got 4 good years in him. Cracking stuff from a well run club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 15, 2022, 12:25:39 pm
Was this while you were jostling him for an autograph?
Why would JB confide in you any more than anyone else getting a Sponsors' selfie?

Why would JB have access to all the other clubs' financial dealings and thus budgets?

The above posts of 17th, 11th, 10th positions clearly show no one is 100% in the know from their hearsay contacts on the inside!

JB and many of the players frequent my place of work on a regular basis, and I get to chat with them often and pass on any info onto my social media (not so much on here now, because like many others, I'm fed up with all the tw*ts on here, and can't be asked to put up with the same 5 or 6 posters spouting absolute b*llocks day in day out)...

Regarding my conversation with JB, I was complimenting him and the team on over achieving last season, and his reply was "not bad for a budget 17th in the league eh?"

Please don't shoot the messenger!!!  :(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 15, 2022, 12:27:06 pm
..and i reckon thats a lie. not by JB himself, but by you..right now.

Read my reply above idiot...   ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:28:45 pm
Regardless of the budget I would just like an update from the club over what the latest situation is with regard to signings. I have paid for my season ticket and I would like to be reassured I have a team to support next season.

The headlines on the clubs website when I looked this morning was about a sausage and cider festival.

Are you sure that you were on the right website... ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:31:01 pm
Read my reply above idiot...   ::)

Im not sure why you felt the need to call me an idiot.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 15, 2022, 12:33:45 pm
Im not sure why you felt the need to call me an idiot.

I'm not sure why you felt the need to call me a liar...  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 15, 2022, 12:34:20 pm
Im not sure why you felt the need to call me an idiot.

Hang on geeze you call him a liar and are now surprised he has come back with idiot?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 15, 2022, 12:35:34 pm
Im not sure why you felt the need to call me an idiot.
Fair assumption on his part.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:41:00 pm
Fair assumption on his part.
haven't you got a racist carrot to chomp on?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 12:44:30 pm
I personally felt (without the latest reply and knowing nothing about them) that looking at the table there were plenty more than 7 teams with a lower budget than us at the time, I apologise for calling him a liar now, but again I'm not sure idiot is the correct word considering its a reasonable assumption. Anyway, isn't it the club we are pilling the abuse on atm?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2022, 12:45:14 pm
For Christ’s sake, why does every thread have to degenerate into abuse and name calling?

Anyway, back on topic - the County must have a bit of money behind them this year (possibly from The Hundred?) as Chris Lynn and Jimmy Neesham for the T20 won’t have been cheap.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 12:53:03 pm
Genuine questions, how do people know that the Clubs budget has decreased/ remained the same ? How do people know the other teams in League Two have increased budgets ?. How do people know the on pitch investment has stopped ? Have I missed announcements from the  other Clubs and NTFC regarding their budgets for 2022/23 ?

They don't tcobb - they parcel their opinion as fact.  It's probably or even maybe; I can never get close too in pronouncing a fact on here!! Too many self opinionated/egoists experts who more often that not have some sort of agenda to knock the club/owners /Council/Trust and even Hoskins. No wonder people get fed up reading the sort of opinion which Jean G rails against. Now we have one punter claiming that the apparent split in club support might damage, put off or reduce our Budget/Investment Policies.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 15, 2022, 12:57:40 pm
JB and many of the players frequent my place of work on a regular basis, and I get to chat with them often and pass on any info onto my social media (not so much on here now, because like many others, I'm fed up with all the tw*ts on here, and can't be asked to put up with the same 5 or 6 posters spouting absolute b*llocks day in day out)...

Regarding my conversation with JB, I was complimenting him and the team on over achieving last season, and his reply was "not bad for a budget 17th in the league eh?"

Please don't shoot the messenger!!!  :(
exactly the number i said way back when the season started .
The club were happy to finish in the top 10 based on this .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 15, 2022, 13:01:33 pm
As wage budgets are not reported by clubs how the heck can anyone know where we are in relation to other clubs? Plus a wage budget is not static, other things come into play (as we saw when 5USports came along) which make budgets fluctuate for any number of reasons, cup runs, sale of a player, unexpected costs, all can change a budget from any given figure to another figure.

Its all speculation, we probably didn't have the biggest budget, we probably didn't have the smallest....who knows?? I'd suggest our chairman, manager and finance director know ours....and tha'ts about it!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 15, 2022, 13:03:31 pm
As wage budgets are not reported by clubs how the heck can anyone know where we are in relation to other clubs? Plus a wage budget is not static, other things come into play (as we saw when 5USports came along) which make budgets fluctuate for any number of reasons, cup runs, sale of a player, unexpected costs, all can change a budget from any given figure to another figure.

Its all speculation, we probably didn't have the biggest budget, we probably didn't have the smallest....who knows?? I'd suggest our chairman, manager and finance director know ours....and tha'ts about it!

All I know is that I wish they would budget up a bit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 13:05:36 pm
exactly the number i said way back when the season started .
The club were happy to finish in the top 10 based on this .


I believe you ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 15, 2022, 13:05:56 pm
For Christ’s sake, why does every thread have to degenerate into abuse and name calling?

Anyway, back on topic - the County must have a bit of money behind them this year (possibly from The Hundred?) as Chris Lynn and Jimmy Neesham for the T20 won’t have been cheap.

I said at the time that Chris Lynn was a great signing for us, but felt the only reason we could have afforded to sign a player of his quality is because he had been out of form for a while. He has certainly put that to bed now and has been in great form, and long may it continue. Jimmy Neesham is a great signing too, I'm only surprised New Zealand haven't grabbed him for the test side with all the injuries they are picking up. Having said that I don't know if he plays red ball cricket.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 13:09:27 pm
As wage budgets are not reported by clubs how the heck can anyone know where we are in relation to other clubs? Plus a wage budget is not static, other things come into play (as we saw when 5USports came along) which make budgets fluctuate for any number of reasons, cup runs, sale of a player, unexpected costs, all can change a budget from any given figure to another figure.

Its all speculation, we probably didn't have the biggest budget, we probably didn't have the smallest....who knows?? I'd suggest our chairman, manager and finance director know ours....and tha'ts about it!

My thoughts exactly... 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 13:17:20 pm
Was this while you were jostling him for an autograph?

Why would JB confide in you any more than anyone else getting a Sponsors' selfie?

Why would JB have access to all the other clubs' financial dealings and thus budgets?

The above posts of 17th, 11th, 10th positions clearly show no one is 100% in the know from their hearsay contacts on the inside!



Precisely Coolie - precisely.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2022, 13:32:55 pm
I’m sure that I’ve heard previously that club’s get to see a league table of budget’s and are therefore able to establish where they are within that table - I’m pretty sure that they don’t get to see which club has which budget though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3386 on June 15, 2022, 13:39:44 pm
Regardless of the budget I would just like an update from the club over what the latest situation is with regard to signings. I have paid for my season ticket and I would like to be reassured I have a team to support next season.

The headlines on the clubs website when I looked this morning was about a sausage and cider festival.

Other then the club are in talks with potential signings, what more of an update are you seriously expecting


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 15, 2022, 13:40:45 pm
For Christ’s sake, why does every thread have to degenerate into abuse and name calling?

Anyway, back on topic - the County must have a bit of money behind them this year (possibly from The Hundred?) as Chris Lynn and Jimmy Neesham for the T20 won’t have been cheap.

I wonder if sometimes with the County overseas signings because they are quite short-term whether benefactors/sponsors fund these? Easier to do for a 2 month cricket contract than a 12 month football one. I think they do receive £1million pound for The Hundred. I guess that was the carrot to get the Counties to agree to it and the schedule changes as a result.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2022, 13:46:01 pm
I wonder if sometimes with the County overseas signings because they are quite short-term whether benefactors/sponsors fund these? Easier to do for a 2 month cricket contract than a 12 month football one. I think they do receive £1million pound for The Hundred. I guess that was the carrot to get the Counties to agree to it and the schedule changes as a result.

I suspect you’re right and I’m sure the County have some well-off benefactors that are bankrolling Lynn, Neesham and Willey. It is noticeable that Northants seem to be one of only a few Counties that have got high profile overseas players this year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 15, 2022, 14:47:56 pm
am i on the right thread. Who in gypsy Lee's drawers is Chris Lynn. is he attacking midfield?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 15, 2022, 14:53:02 pm
am i on the right thread. Who in gypsy Lee's drawers is Chris Lynn. is he attacking midfield?
He's certainly attacking...and all the more competent than Super Sam at skying it!  :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 15:12:01 pm
am i on the right thread. Who in gypsy Lee's drawers is Chris Lynn. is he attacking midfield?

We are all mostly on here Northamptonians who like to see all three major sporting activities of the Town , County and Saints do well. So if the County pull of some decent players good for them! If you are a neutral that is perhaps an issue for you.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 15, 2022, 15:29:20 pm
We are all mostly on here Northamptonians who like to see all three major sporting activities of the Town , County and Saints do well. So if the County pull of some decent players good for them! If you are a neutral that is perhaps an issue for you.

As far as I am concerned, cricket is the most boring game in the universe although golf probably runs it close. My only interest in Northants CC would be if George Hill gets signed by them from Yorkshire as he was Big Boy Bingers best friend at nursery. Over than that, I am not right fussed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 15:43:58 pm
As far as I am concerned, cricket is the most boring game in the universe although golf probably runs it close. My only interest in Northants CC would be if George Hill gets signed by them from Yorkshire as he was Big Boy Bingers best friend at nursery. Over than that, I am not right fussed.

Out of all three sports I have played in Cricket for me was the most enjoyable. Going into bat against hostile WI bowlers on the Racecourse and surviving in match saving 37 not out is hard to beat.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on June 15, 2022, 16:02:04 pm
Going into bat against hostile WI bowlers on the Racecourse and surviving in match saving 37 not out is hard to beat.

Didn’t know the Womens Institute even played cricket.  :-*


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 16:29:41 pm
Didn’t know the Womens Institute even played cricket.  :-*

and why not indeed....very sexist comment Ryan especially in this day and age pt];)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 15, 2022, 16:31:13 pm
We are all mostly on here Northamptonians who like to see all three major sporting activities of the Town , County and Saints do well. So if the County pull of some decent players good for them! If you are a neutral that is perhaps an issue for you.

I've noticed you like to snipe a lot fella dont ya and you come across as being superior. is i right signor or do u like chips with your shoulder joint?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Grove on June 15, 2022, 16:52:21 pm
They don't tcobb - they parcel their opinion as fact.  It's probably or even maybe; I can never get close too in pronouncing a fact on here!! Too many self opinionated/egoists experts who more often that not have some sort of agenda to knock the club/owners /Council/Trust and even Hoskins. No wonder people get fed up reading the sort of opinion which Jean G rails against. Now we have one punter claiming that the apparent split in club support might damage, put off or reduce our Budget/Investment Policies.

The most ironic post ever on this messageboard ever , well done you


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 17:18:22 pm
I've noticed you like to snipe a lot fella dont ya and you come across as being superior. is i right signor or do u like chips with your shoulder joint?

 ;D - which county do you come from ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 17:21:44 pm
The most ironic post ever on this messageboard ever , well done you

No probs, coming from you that is indeed a true irony which no doubt is lost on you ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 15, 2022, 18:02:03 pm
We are all mostly on here Northamptonians who like to see all three two major sporting activities of the Town , County and Saints do well. So if the County pull off some decent players good for them! If you are a neutral that is perhaps an issue for you.

Fixed it for you !

Get yourself to the Artizan...no egg chasing entertained by the management in there - just Cobblers & County!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 15, 2022, 18:06:39 pm
Fixed it for you !

Get yourself to the Artizan...no egg chasing entertained by the management in there - just Cobblers & County!  ;)
They still doing the pizzas in there ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 15, 2022, 18:24:07 pm
Andy Williams signs for Walsall.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 18:24:37 pm
The exodus begins - been told Calderwood is off to Swansea

As usual, ntfclad on the ball...

This is still happening apparently, wish he'd gone when this was first mooted, then subsequently denied by the club...

No signings, with our assistant manager and chief recruitment guru gone a week before pre season starts...

Third bottom would be an achievement at this rate!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2022, 18:37:54 pm
As usual, ntfclad on the ball...

This is still happening apparently, wish he'd gone when this was first mooted, then subsequently denied by the club...

No signings, with our assistant manager and chief recruitment guru gone a week before pre season starts...

Third bottom would be an achievement at this rate!

To be fair Foyle went some time ago but I get your point. Perhaps Calderwood was told that he couldn’t go until the recruitment with us was done - who knows?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 18:44:41 pm
To be fair Foyle went some time ago but I get your point. Perhaps Calderwood was told that he couldn’t go until the recruitment with us was done - who knows?

Wasn't talking about Foyle fella, Calderwood also took on the recruitment role, when Foyle left


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2022, 18:53:03 pm
Wasn't talking about Foyle fella, Calderwood also took on the recruitment role, when Foyle left

Oh right sorry mate, Calderwood is a man with many hats - we don’t have much luck with our Heads’ Of Recruitment do we? To the layman this close season could be said to be not going very well and that’s an understatement. We could do with an update from someone at the club so we know what’s going on.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2022, 19:06:41 pm
Oh right sorry mate, Calderwood is a man with many hats - we don’t have much luck with our Heads’ Of Recruitment do we? To the layman this close season could be said to be not going very well and that’s an understatement. We could do with an update from someone at the club so we know what’s going on.

You are a worrier Irchy ;) - but its getting near to the friendlies let alone start of the season. The good news so far to date we have not lost any of the three amigo's. Roberts has by rumour on his way to the other 'Boro!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2022, 19:11:25 pm
You are a worrier Irchy ;) - but its getting near to the friendlies let alone start of the season. The good news so far to date we have not lost any of the three amigo's. Roberts has by rumour on his way to the other 'Boro!

You’re quite right, I am a worrier and a pessimist which isn’t a good combination. It just really bugs me when there’s no communication from the club - for example what is the deadline for the 3 amigos as it has dragged on for ages and I think we all know what is likely to be the outcome.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 15, 2022, 19:15:19 pm
Are you seriously saying it’s the Trusts fault we haven’t signed anyone yet?
Your paranoid fantasies are becoming increasingly irrational.

In your opinion….
What’s not to say that there’s not a deal being considered and therefore everything else is on hold?
Oh and I’m not paranoid about anything…
That’s your opinion.
Fact


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Horsham Cobbler on June 15, 2022, 19:32:05 pm
Out of all three sports I have played in Cricket for me was the most enjoyable. Going into bat against hostile WI bowlers on the Racecourse and surviving in match saving 37 not out is hard to beat.

Those Womens' Institute seamers must have had your knees knocking on a hard wicket.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 15, 2022, 19:49:45 pm
They still doing the pizzas in there ?
Yes. Walls adorned with Cobblers paraphernalia!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 15, 2022, 21:49:39 pm
Fixed it for you !

Get yourself to the Artizan...no egg chasing entertained by the management in there - just Cobblers & County!  ;)

It does seem to be Cobblers & County more than Cobblers & Saints or all 3. I have very little interest in rugby but love cricket and love it when Northants have some success. Them T20 trophies in 2013 and 2016 even run any joy of Cobblers success very very close for me. Full house on Friday v Lancs in the summer heat. Marvellous.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 16, 2022, 07:05:33 am
Hiram Boateng signs for Mansfield


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 16, 2022, 07:17:04 am
and why not indeed....very sexist comment Ryan especially in this day and age pt];)
Here, here Evers. The only difference is third man is called third tottie.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfc_kjd on June 16, 2022, 07:35:44 am
Maher a rumoured target has signed for Grimsby.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 16, 2022, 07:39:53 am
Wonder if any of the troika will follow him to Cymru?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 16, 2022, 07:44:33 am
As usual, ntfclad on the ball...

This is still happening apparently, wish he'd gone when this was first mooted, then subsequently denied by the club...

No signings, with our assistant manager and chief recruitment guru gone a week before pre season starts...

Third bottom would be an achievement at this rate!


You have a way of cheering some of us up  ::) this must be the second domesday post from you this week?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on June 16, 2022, 08:39:27 am
As usual, ntfclad on the ball...

This is still happening apparently, wish he'd gone when this was first mooted, then subsequently denied by the club...

No signings, with our assistant manager and chief recruitment guru gone a week before pre season starts...

Third bottom would be an achievement at this rate!

Swansea just signed and announced a new assistant manager yesterday. Calderwood is very settled in the area now, its why he left Blackpool to come. Not saying its impossible just would be surprised if it did happen now


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on June 16, 2022, 08:48:22 am
https://twitter.com/jordanturnbull_/status/1537055786051960833?s=21&t=ieju3-ta6AmjhAhHaQsvHA


Is he coming home….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 16, 2022, 08:55:29 am
https://twitter.com/jordanturnbull_/status/1537055786051960833?s=21&t=ieju3-ta6AmjhAhHaQsvHA


Is he coming home….

No, Hoskins is off to Salford!!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 16, 2022, 09:46:30 am
Still feeling optimistic regarding signings, but I have to admit it is strange the club are willingly going through a period of radio silence. Not a peep from the manager or chairman in 10 days. Even if holiday's are being taken you'd think the comms team would queue up some generic soundbites to keep the supporters updated.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 16, 2022, 10:02:52 am
It does seem to be Cobblers & County more than Cobblers & Saints or all 3. I have very little interest in rugby but love cricket and love it when Northants have some success. Them T20 trophies in 2013 and 2016 even run any joy of Cobblers success very very close for me. Full house on Friday v Lancs in the summer heat. Marvellous.
Absolutely! Lancashire Lightning at home tomorrow evening, then a stay over in Worcester on Saturday.
Must admit, back to back games can be a bit too much at times in honesty!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 16, 2022, 10:06:08 am
Expecting two in by end of next week


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 16, 2022, 10:10:38 am
Expecting two in by end of next week
David Willey is one... who's the other?  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 16, 2022, 10:16:33 am
https://twitter.com/jordanturnbull_/status/1537055786051960833?s=21&t=ieju3-ta6AmjhAhHaQsvHA


Is he coming home….


Well spotted Pineham - just the thought puts a spring in my step!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 16, 2022, 10:54:23 am
Expecting two in by end of next week

Any idea who they are likely to be or what position? Should we be excited?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: OCoole on June 16, 2022, 10:57:55 am
Expecting two in by end of next week

Thanks ntfclad

Any word on the 3 offered new deals? I assume that Roberts will be announced elsewhere soon but might we stand a chance yet with the other 2?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 16, 2022, 11:25:56 am
Still feeling optimistic regarding signings, but I have to admit it is strange the club are willingly going through a period of radio silence. Not a peep from the manager or chairman in 10 days. Even if holiday's are being taken you'd think the comms team would queue up some generic soundbites to keep the supporters updated.

Not really, didn't they maintain radio silence until signings were confirmed last season as well?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 11:36:00 am
Not really, didn't they maintain radio silence until signings were confirmed last season as well?
What a way to run a customer facing business, no wonder season ticket sales are down.
The sooner the current chancers are gone the better.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 16, 2022, 11:46:10 am
What a way to run a customer facing business, no wonder season ticket sales are down.
The sooner the current chancers are gone the better.
How many season tickets have we sold and how does that compare to last season?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 16, 2022, 11:47:38 am
David Willey is one... who's the other?  ;)

Funny thing is we're all waiting for signings for next season which starts next month yet the county signed a star player who won't play until April 2023 !! Forward planning........


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 16, 2022, 11:47:57 am
David Willey is one... who's the other?  ;)

Ben Duckett…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 16, 2022, 11:49:02 am
Thanks ntfclad

Any word on the 3 offered new deals? I assume that Roberts will be announced elsewhere soon but might we stand a chance yet with the other 2?

I think Horsfall and Roberts are gone. McWilliams however boils down to whether a team will agree his tribunal fee. We’re entitled to a fair whack so that’s a stumbling block for any suitors.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 16, 2022, 11:52:30 am
Any idea who they are likely to be or what position? Should we be excited?

Heard a couple of names but will keep quiet as they aren’t out there yet. I think it’ll be likely to follow the same blueprint as last summer, aim to build a good group. Can’t deny it worked.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 16, 2022, 11:59:40 am
What a way to run a customer facing business, no wonder season ticket sales are down.
The sooner the current chancers are gone the better.

True, but over promising and underachieving doesn't get the best reception either.
Are season ticket sales down? I haven't seen anything either way.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 16, 2022, 12:16:25 pm
So no signings 'til the end of next week, they are really getting a move on. What happened to this goalie that was supposed to be signing early this week ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 12:19:44 pm
So no signings 'til the end of next week, they are really getting a move on. What happened to this goalie that was supposed to be signing early this week ?
Go on I’ll do it, he dropped the pen, boom boom.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 16, 2022, 12:28:02 pm
Considering the position the club came last year, I'd be amazed if season tickets were done, income squeeze or not, but I'm willing to be convinced if anyone actually has numbers for this.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 12:28:14 pm
How many season tickets have we sold and how does that compare to last season?
Don’t know the detail was just told they were down on last year, otherwise we would have seen the season tickets up on last year propaganda from Wilshere.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on June 16, 2022, 12:41:02 pm
Who told you Manwork? come you can tell us, hardly comes under the official secrets act that one  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 16, 2022, 12:51:13 pm
the figure for McWilliams is £250k .
If someone pays it he will go .
Horsfall is all but gone and Robbo to Wilder


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 16, 2022, 13:19:49 pm
the figure for McWilliams is £250k .
If someone pays it he will go .
Horsfall is all but gone and Robbo to Wilder

Not disputing it or anything, but that seems very high for a tribunal fee. Is that due to the number of appearances he's made or something?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ntfc1990twf on June 16, 2022, 15:38:16 pm
Someone on twitter mentioned Jodi Jones is going to sign for us after his holiday. don't know if it's true proberly bs I think that would be a Huge gamble with his injury record. ntfclad it's not one of the name you have heard?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 16, 2022, 15:41:01 pm
Was curious to see how this works and came across this article which gives some clear examples of other players and their compensation fees. Might be of interest as McWilliams has played over 150 games at league 1 & 2 level.

 Rather he stayed unless it was guaranteed to be reinvested into squad budget.

https://fullcontactlaw.co.uk/2016/11/compensation-players-24-mystery/  


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on June 16, 2022, 17:56:51 pm
True, but over promising and underachieving doesn't get the best reception either.
Are season ticket sales down? I haven't seen anything either way.

I've bought my first season ticket for 18 years and my friend has bought one after not renewing last season so that's +2


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 18:00:02 pm
Who told you Manwork? come you can tell us, hardly comes under the official secrets act that one  ;D
Do you know what in confidence means?

Why don’t you ask Tom, remember him, the fans rep on the board.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 18:01:19 pm
Was curious to see how this works and came across this article which gives some clear examples of other players and their compensation fees. Might be of interest as McWilliams has played over 150 games at league 1 & 2 level.

 Rather he stayed unless it was guaranteed to be reinvested into squad budget.

https://fullcontactlaw.co.uk/2016/11/compensation-players-24-mystery/  
Running costs.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 16, 2022, 18:09:31 pm
Running costs.

I bet you’re fun at parties.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 18:10:47 pm
the figure for McWilliams is £250k .
If someone pays it he will go .
Horsfall is all but gone and Robbo to Wilder
£250k not a chance, as I have foreseen Shaun will be a Cobbler next year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 18:13:33 pm
I bet you’re fun at parties.
I don’t think you would be in attendance at the kind of parties I go too.
Here’s one of my haunts, https://annabels.co.uk/, are you a member?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 16, 2022, 18:20:12 pm
I don’t think you would be in attendance at the kind of parties I go too.
Here’s one of my haunts, https://annabels.co.uk/, are you a member?

With all due respect I think the only thing we have in common is supporting the Cobblers and at times I’m not even sure of that. And it’s “to” not “too”.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 18:41:16 pm
With all due respect I think the only thing we have in common is supporting the Cobblers and at times I’m not even sure of that. And it’s “to” not “too”.
The Cobblers is indeed a very broad church, you can always aspire to be as successful as myself.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on June 16, 2022, 18:42:11 pm
I was asking you Manwork because you said it, starting to think you may have graduated from the Beds University of Bulls***e.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 16, 2022, 18:48:16 pm
I was asking you Manwork because you said it, starting to think you may have graduated from the Beds University of Bulls***e.

He certainly didn’t major in English, or Diplomacy for that matter.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Dan on June 16, 2022, 18:58:47 pm
Don’t know the detail was just told they were down on last year, otherwise we would have seen the season tickets up on last year propaganda from Wilshere.

It wouldn’t shock me mate. They called me today to see if I was renewing and I’d done that weeks ago 😂 Not sure they have a clue how many have been sold based on that experience.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 16, 2022, 19:20:11 pm
I don’t think you would be in attendance at the kind of parties I go too.
Here’s one of my haunts, https://annabels.co.uk/, are you a member?

Awww gawd, Mannie to be implicated in Party Gate now as well. The Great and the Good of this country really are appalling and odious.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 16, 2022, 19:34:30 pm
If you’re paying £3k for annual membership then maybe you have the means to be our saviour?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 16, 2022, 21:12:37 pm

Here’s one of my haunts, https://annabels.co.uk/, are you a member?
I had heard that your missus had to come and drag you out of the lamplighter, when she decided that it was time for you to go home. Is this true?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 23:16:37 pm
If you’re paying £3k for annual membership then maybe you have the means to be our saviour?
I would love too but unfortunately have had  bad experiences with such endeavours, needless to say I am cobblers through and through, with just bit of red white and blue. 👍


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 16, 2022, 23:19:31 pm
It wouldn’t shock me mate. They called me today to see if I was renewing and I’d done that weeks ago 😂 Not sure they have a clue how many have been sold based on that experience.
Top man as ever Dan, I just don’t get the it’s not true because it’s not on the website brigade.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 17, 2022, 05:24:13 am
Was curious to see how this works and came across this article which gives some clear examples of other players and their compensation fees. Might be of interest as McWilliams has played over 150 games at league 1 & 2 level.

 Rather he stayed unless it was guaranteed to be reinvested into squad budget.

https://fullcontactlaw.co.uk/2016/11/compensation-players-24-mystery/  

Well done Zen, very interesting and thanks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 17, 2022, 06:19:51 am
Someone on twitter mentioned Jodi Jones is going to sign for us after his holiday. don't know if it's true proberly bs I think that would be a Huge **** with his injury record. ntfclad it's not one of the name you have heard?
Could only find one tweet on this from a Coventry fan, and is also being linked heavily with Lincoln. I think it'd be worth the gamble though - Gypes, Akinfenwa etc, sometimes taking someone with a bit of injury history allows us to get better quality in, and I think Coventry fans would still have him in the Championship if he wasn't injured. I'm not totally convinced there's anything in it mind.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 17, 2022, 06:54:30 am
I had heard that your missus had to come and drag you out of the lamplighter, when she decided that it was time for you to go home. Is this true?
No comment.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 17, 2022, 10:07:40 am
No comment.
😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 17, 2022, 10:42:06 am
No comment.
Hello mate, you still angling?  ;D ;D
I enjoy reading your posts, so your secrets safe. Although anybody that switches from sausage and chips at the Sporran, to that poncy crap at Annabels, takes some believing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 17, 2022, 10:45:16 am
Hello mate, you still angling?  ;D ;D
I enjoy reading your posts, so your secrets safe. Although anybody that switches from sausage and chips at the Sporran, to that poncy crap at Annabels, takes some believing.

He's waiting on... ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on June 17, 2022, 11:13:05 am
Something may be happening today after all

https://twitter.com/James_ChronNTFC/status/1537754141581316096?s=20&t=V5MJdQITm5f74ij4E1Ze8w


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on June 17, 2022, 11:23:46 am
Something may be happening today after all

https://twitter.com/James_ChronNTFC/status/1537754141581316096?s=20&t=V5MJdQITm5f74ij4E1Ze8w
12.30


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on June 17, 2022, 11:32:12 am
Ben Fox
https://twitter.com/ntfc/status/1537759634517270530?s=20&t=V5MJdQITm5f74ij4E1Ze8w


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 17, 2022, 11:36:41 am
Ben Fox
https://twitter.com/ntfc/status/1537759634517270530?s=20&t=V5MJdQITm5f74ij4E1Ze8w

Class signing that.
Well done to all involved…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Risdene on June 17, 2022, 11:43:34 am
Ben Fox
https://twitter.com/ntfc/status/1537759634517270530?s=20&t=V5MJdQITm5f74ij4E1Ze8w
I hope with rather instead of McWilliams.

Welcome Ben


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on June 17, 2022, 11:46:15 am
Paul Hurst: "We offered Ben a good contract to stay at the football club however, he has chosen to leave and take up another option on significantly better terms...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 17, 2022, 11:53:44 am
Told you it was gonna start livening up!

1/2…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 17, 2022, 11:55:58 am
Grimsby fans seem to have only good things to say about him and say he bossed the play offs. However, one fan points out that he only started 22 of their 44 league games of which they lost 11. In the 22 games he did not start they only lost 2. Also as he is a Burton lad they think the location would have effected his decision plus a better deal of course.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 17, 2022, 12:01:36 pm
Told you it was gonna start livening up!

1/2…

Is there going to be another announcement today?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 17, 2022, 12:03:31 pm
Grimsby fans seem to have only good things to say about him and say he bossed the play offs. However, one fan points out that he only started 22 of their 44 league games of which they lost 11. In the 22 games he did not start they only lost 2. Also as he is a Burton lad they think the location would have effected his decision plus a better deal of course.

And there we have it
The first negative pulled from a positive
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 17, 2022, 12:05:27 pm
Looks a cracker.

Only negative, he looks far too much like Joe Mills for me.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 17, 2022, 12:12:22 pm
Is there going to be another announcement today?

No I don’t think so


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 17, 2022, 12:16:28 pm
The Grimsby fans are 'gutted'...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 17, 2022, 12:20:37 pm
Looks a very good signing...Grimsby fans pretty much universally praising him & gutted he's leaving.

Managing to offload Paul Lewis & replacing him with this fella could prove to be a very shrewd move...

Good start  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 17, 2022, 12:24:30 pm
And there we have it
The first negative pulled from a positive
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

There are lies, damn lies...and then there are West Stand OAP's statistics!  :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 17, 2022, 12:24:33 pm
Looks good on paper, will reserve judgment until I see him play a few.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 17, 2022, 12:27:37 pm
Looks good on paper, will reserve judgment until I see him play a few.
This is the thing with Emma Raducanu and clay surfaces. However, this Fox guy needs to do it on grass to be fair.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 17, 2022, 12:29:53 pm
Looks a very good signing...Grimsby fans pretty much universally praising him & gutted he's leaving.

Managing to offload Paul Lewis & replacing him with this fella could prove to be a very shrewd move...

Good start  ;D


Fox is a defensive midfielder and doesn’t score many whereas the only thing Lewis did was occasionally pop up with a goal - I don’t think he can be considered a like for like replacement.  More like a replacement for McWilliams but I can’t see anyone coming up with £250k for him so they might end up playing together.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 17, 2022, 12:39:29 pm
Well done, a good signing. He was the man of the match in the play off final v Solihull - according to BT anyway,


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 17, 2022, 12:47:51 pm
Well done, a good signing. He was the man of the match in the play off final v Solihull - according to BT anyway,

Ben Tozer has played behind many a midfielder so we have to accept his judgement.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 17, 2022, 13:11:44 pm
No Doggy Poo it was not a negative comment but a true stated reaction of Grimsby fans on their forum and the stats provided came from one of their posters who was about the only one who was not upset that he was leaving. Anyway welcome Ben.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 17, 2022, 13:14:31 pm
Looks good on paper, will reserve judgment until I see him play a few.

And then he'll be sh*t... ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 17, 2022, 13:29:44 pm
Egg on faces time for some  ;D

If McWilliams does stay, it's a very conservative midfield 3 though, Lewis, McWilliams, Fox. That said, I always forget we took a punt on Flores who was supposed to be the creative spark of our team last year, so I don't doubt we'll also be looking for someone in the middle with some attacking intent as well.

If it was Fox and Jones coming in, I would say that it seemed like good recruitment on the face of it.

Edit: Also again, not a hint of this happening before it signed. A very tight ship.

Quote
    EricSabin said:
    What’s he like Mariners?

Box to box, energy for days and days and days. He'll run his arse into the ground. Worked better in a 4-4-2 than he did with anything that used 3 CMs. Tidy on the ball, breaks up play, can pick a pass. Just very solid and seldom makes mistakes.
Maybe not just a limited DM though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 17, 2022, 13:33:25 pm
Lewis has gone, Sowerby is still here though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 17, 2022, 13:33:27 pm
Will he be our fox in the hole?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 17, 2022, 13:34:23 pm
Lewis has gone, Sowerby is still here though.
Whoops, you are right, I was thinking of Sowerby there, obviously wouldn't describe Lewis as a defensive minded midfielder.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 17, 2022, 13:34:33 pm
I can't say I know anything about this guy but the reaction of the fans of a player's previous team is often a good barometer, and on that basis he sounds like a very good addition.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Grove on June 17, 2022, 13:36:11 pm
I can't say I know anything about this guy but the reaction of the fans of a player's previous team is often a good barometer, and on that basis he sounds like a very good addition.

Works both ways , Walsall fans said Roberts was s***, we have a good record of turning players into s*** though  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 17, 2022, 14:25:33 pm
I can't say I know anything about this guy but the reaction of the fans of a player's previous team is often a good barometer, and on that basis he sounds like a very good addition.
11 pages so far on their forum. Although, some of their fans estimates on his wages are wildly out. Maybe, it is as the Hamster said Grimsby is another dump. Hello to all Grimsby fans reading this.  ;D

https://forum.thefishy.co.uk/Blah.pl?m-1655465164/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 17, 2022, 14:36:34 pm
Paul Hurst: "We offered Ben a good contract to stay at the football club however, he has chosen to leave and take up another option on significantly better terms...

That surely can’t be true can it? I didn’t think we had a pot to p1ss in!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 17, 2022, 14:50:27 pm
No Doggy Poo it was not a negative comment but a true stated reaction of Grimsby fans on their forum and the stats provided came from one of their posters who was about the only one who was not upset that he was leaving. Anyway welcome Ben.

So a positive response may have been….
Only one of their fans is sad to see him go!
 ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on June 17, 2022, 15:32:35 pm
Paul Hurst must be devastated,  fancy losing a player to a Club with a p1ss poor budget, and one who season ticket holders are not renewing because of lack of signings, how can he hold his face up in public ever again.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shadowstorm on June 17, 2022, 16:03:10 pm
Just been reading some of the comments the Grimsby fans have o  this. Some interesting comments t about step backward to smaller club to side ways move. The most interesting is apparently according to rumours some of them hears were paying him something between 5k -7.5k a week. Surely not??. If we had that kinda money what must we have offered Horsfall, Robbie and Shane?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 17, 2022, 16:08:57 pm
I read that too. 7.5k a fecking week. Do me a favour! I'd be surprised if he's on half that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on June 17, 2022, 16:36:18 pm
Now if you look on the twitter photo or the club site, did we also get a look at next seasons shirt? I cant see anything like it in the club shop and it has 125 years badge on it?
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/siteassets/image/2022-23-season/ben-fox-signing/ben-fox-web..jpg/Large (https://www.ntfc.co.uk/siteassets/image/2022-23-season/ben-fox-signing/ben-fox-web..jpg/Large)
Though it looks more like a training kit


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 17, 2022, 16:41:02 pm
"Fox is the first player through the gates at Sixfields this summer and will bolster Brady’s options in central midfield following the loss of Paul Lewis and the ongoing uncertainty over Shaun McWilliams, who remains in contract negotiations with the club."

I'm sure he's still on his way out but hearing there's a negotiation at least is positive.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 17, 2022, 16:56:21 pm
Just been reading some of the comments the Grimsby fans have o  this. Some interesting comments t about step backward to smaller club to side ways move. The most interesting is apparently according to rumours some of them hears were paying him something between 5k -7.5k a week. Surely not??. If we had that kinda money what must we have offered Horsfall, Robbie and Shane?

People post a lot of rubbish on the internet. I saw another post from a Grimsby fan stating they had only offeredFox a one year contract. Just as with us there will be Grimbsy fans moaning about not being able to compete etc. All clubs have their fair share .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 17, 2022, 17:00:51 pm
Just been reading some of the comments the Grimsby fans have o  this. Some interesting comments t about step backward to smaller club to side ways move. The most interesting is apparently according to rumours some of them hears were paying him something between 5k -7.5k a week. Surely not??. If we had that kinda money what must we have offered Horsfall, Robbie and Shane?
They are taking the píss, that place is one of the UKs most infamous shítholes. Leaving for anywhere could never be considered a backwards step. So named after the old english utterance “It Be Grim”. The clue is in the name.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on June 17, 2022, 17:01:09 pm
Have a mate who’s a Grimsby supporter and he says he is solid but a decent passer and creator also!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on June 17, 2022, 17:03:48 pm
Also tbh Flores was living off one worldie goal which went round the world via the internet. His previous team were non plus about him as a player!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 17, 2022, 17:15:27 pm
Also tbh Flores was living off one worldie goal which went round the world via the internet. His previous team were non plus about him as a player!
Since he only made 4 appearances for them, they weren’t really in a position to comment.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 17, 2022, 18:11:29 pm
They are taking the píss, that place is one of the UKs most infamous shítholes. Leaving for anywhere could never be considered a backwards step. So named after the old english utterance “It Be Grim”. The clue is in the name.
Nooo, that honour is reserved for Luton or Gillingham. I have been to both quite a few times, and cannot find a good point pertaining towards either of them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on June 17, 2022, 18:36:19 pm
Have a mate who’s a Grimsby supporter and he says he is solid but a decent passer and creator also!

Good for him. Did he say anything about Ben Fox?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 17, 2022, 18:37:05 pm
If Jodi Jones injury problems are behind him he would be a useful signing. Always caused us problems when he played against us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 17, 2022, 18:52:35 pm
It is exactly the same every year. We make a signing and everybody says 'Oh what a great signing' and once the season sets in we slag them off as useless. Just bear this in mind. He will have absolutely no allegiance to the club no matter how many times he kisses the badge. Why as he come here? 3 possible reasons. We are paying him more than he was offered elsewhere. We are giving him a longer contract than he was offered elsewhere. He loves the Roadmender of a Saturday night cos his favourite band 'Jockstrap' play there on a regular basis. Only tempus can talk.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 17, 2022, 21:14:12 pm
It is exactly the same every year. We make a signing and everybody says 'Oh what a great signing' and once the season sets in we slag them off as useless. Just bear this in mind. He will have absolutely no allegiance to the club no matter how many times he kisses the badge. Why as he come here? 3 possible reasons. We are paying him more than he was offered elsewhere. We are giving him a longer contract than he was offered elsewhere. He loves the Roadmender of a Saturday night cos his favourite band 'Jockstrap' play there on a regular basis. Only tempus can talk.

Blimey you really live up to your handle lol


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 18, 2022, 06:11:51 am
https://twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1537758215731027971?t=8OiR5smGilnDYYr7LQ1N1Q&s=19

Role reversal for a change... 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on June 18, 2022, 06:48:08 am
https://twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1537758215731027971?t=8OiR5smGilnDYYr7LQ1N1Q&s=19

Role reversal for a change... 8)

OK so you have to take some of the quotes on how much a good package actually is with a pinch of salt but for us positive on two fronts - firstly a good signing and secondly it would suggest JB has been provided with a reasonable budget - now for a class goalkeeper, central defender and of course a striker please


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 18, 2022, 09:40:03 am
OK so you have to take some of the quotes on how much a good package actually is with a pinch of salt but for us positive on two fronts - firstly a good signing and secondly it would suggest JB has been provided with a reasonable budget - now for a class goalkeeper, central defender and of course a striker please

https://salarysport.com/football/sky-bet-league-one/northampton-town/   ;)

According to this site Dom Telford is on £2400/week whilst at Newport, same as Rose(was)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on June 18, 2022, 11:09:54 am
Nooo, that honour is reserved for Luton or Gillingham. I have been to both quite a few times, and cannot find a good point pertaining towards either of them.
Unfortunately I hear the same said about Northampton.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 18, 2022, 12:32:42 pm
https://salarysport.com/football/sky-bet-league-one/northampton-town/   ;)

According to this site Dom Telford is on £2400/week whilst at Newport, same as Rose(was)

Horsfall on £950 a week - no wonder he’s looking elsewhere!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 18, 2022, 12:35:41 pm
Nothing on that site is real.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on June 18, 2022, 12:40:04 pm
https://salarysport.com/football/sky-bet-league-one/northampton-town/   ;)

According to this site Dom Telford is on £2400/week whilst at Newport, same as Rose(was)
I would be amazed if Telford is on even half that, he had no goal scoring record at all before this season. I also heard that Rose was on that sort of money, but his record when we signed him was pretty good.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 18, 2022, 13:17:49 pm
Unfortunately I hear the same said about Northampton.

You would, domiciled in some foreign country. So why live abroad and miss the benefits of the UK


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 18, 2022, 13:25:00 pm
Nothing on that site is real.
£1.8 m isn’t too far off, and Danny Rose was the highest earner.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on June 18, 2022, 14:59:52 pm
You would, domiciled in some foreign country. So why live abroad and miss the benefits of the UK


And those benefits would be?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 18, 2022, 15:32:33 pm
And those benefits would be?
Not being caned for accidently dropping a piece of litter?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on June 18, 2022, 15:45:08 pm
Not being caned for accidently dropping a piece of litter?

You make that sound like a bad thing darling ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 18, 2022, 16:12:53 pm
You make that sound like a bad thing darling ;D
Worse than being chased around a Harrogate gay bar, by a TS with hands like JCB buckets, armed with a fly swatter was bad enough.
And everybody at breakfast, laughing and asking if my @rse was still sore.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 18, 2022, 17:45:33 pm
£1.8 m isn’t too far off, and Danny Rose was the highest earner.
Even if its a best guess, it'll be a guess. A random website isnt going to have insight into confidential financial information that isn't publically avaliable. The Premiership information may be accurate for any high profile players, but anything below Championship is guesswork.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on June 18, 2022, 17:54:56 pm
Worse than being chased around a Harrogate gay bar, by a TS with hands like JCB buckets, armed with a fly swatter was bad enough.
And everybody at breakfast, laughing and asking if my @rse was still sore.  ;D

My sides are hurting thinking about it


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 18, 2022, 18:26:27 pm
Even if its a best guess, it'll be a guess. A random website isnt going to have insight into confidential financial information that isn't publically avaliable. The Premiership information may be accurate for any high profile players, but anything below Championship is guesswork.
Don’t disagree mate, think it’s probably an educated guess, I find it hard to believe that Horsfall was on £950 a week.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 18, 2022, 19:00:20 pm
Don’t disagree mate, think it’s probably an educated guess, I find it hard to believe that Horsfall was on £950 a week.

And Pinnock on £900 a week!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 18, 2022, 19:26:47 pm
I use Xero Accounting Software. Works for me.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on June 18, 2022, 20:30:05 pm
I use Xero Accounting Software. Works for me.

I use old school paper and pen. Once a week toting everything up whilst knocking back a beer or two.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on June 19, 2022, 06:32:30 am
I use Xero Accounting Software. Works for me.

It's not the first time I've seen and been told Pinnock is on £900 a week


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 19, 2022, 07:48:09 am
May have our Roberts replacement nearly tied up…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 19, 2022, 07:57:03 am
Evans ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 19, 2022, 09:08:06 am
Evans ?

Hope it’s not Steve ! 🤣😂🤣😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 19, 2022, 09:25:57 am
Very much seems like Owen Evans is going to be our Roberts replacement. Seems like his career in recent years is not so dissimilar to Roberts. Seems like he was excellent when he was on loan, being part of the team with the best defence in the league if memory serves, but has since struggled with confidence and coming for crosses (something Roberts was excellent at). At 26 he is still very young for a keeper, clearly a possibility that he can be improved again via the coaching staff.

Seems like a good replacement.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 19, 2022, 10:31:22 am
If it is Evans according to the Cheltenham forum he is still under contract so they expect a fee will be involved. Seems to have become a target for the boo boys and his confidence has suffered and he has been bench warming. Other comments say he is a good  shot stopper but his distribution is poor and he does not command his area.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 19, 2022, 11:09:13 am
Ok... so, with that sorted I guess we've got a centre-back with pedigree and a pair of fullbacks as cover to come in (wouldnt be surprised to see a few trialists like Koiki), a centre midfielder with a bit more creativity, and then a Striker and winger or two, presumably a few on loan. Lot of work to do before the squad comes together.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 19, 2022, 12:01:37 pm
If it is Evans according to the Cheltenham forum he is still under contract so they expect a fee will be involved.

Transfer listed at the end of the season which suggests they are just trying to get shot of him, so can’t imagine much of a fee if any.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 19, 2022, 12:07:26 pm
If it is Evans according to the Cheltenham forum he is still under contract so they expect a fee will be involved. Seems to have become a target for the boo boys and his confidence has suffered and he has been bench warming. Other comments say he is a good  shot stopper but his distribution is poor and he does not command his area.

Sounds like the Walsall fans with Roberts. It means nothing, if he signs let's see him with our own eyes then judge.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 19, 2022, 12:13:26 pm
Told you it was gonna start livening up!

1/2…

Is the goalkeeper 2/2 ntfclad?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 19, 2022, 13:27:08 pm
Is the goalkeeper 2/2 ntfclad?

Think it's highly likely.

Any manager with one brain cell would be getting a decent keeper through doors to replace Roberts asap.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Grimsbyfan on June 19, 2022, 13:30:52 pm
Hi guys Grimsby fan here,

Thought I would give you an objective overview on Fox :Very very good player will never go missing in game and keeps things simple, breaks play up but can also get up and down. He missed quite a few games with injury and I suspect that's why we weren't willing to at least match your offer and think Hurst will felt 22 games out of 45 wasn't worth it. He is a league 1 player in my eyes and we would never have got him if he didnt have a terrible injury record, if he stays fit he will be a tremendous asset.

I saw the dump comments and fair enough it is our ground is still rundown to but hoping to refurbish it in the next few years, we are on course to sell 5k season tickets so there will not be much space there for away fans next season as the buzz around the dump is what it hasnt been for over 20 years and we expect a good season. Fox will get a great applause no doubt.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 19, 2022, 14:57:00 pm
Fûck me are we going to sign every goalkeeper we come up against in the play offs, first Maxted and now Evans. 😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 19, 2022, 15:21:36 pm
Hope it’s not Steve ! 🤣😂🤣😂
At least he’d fill the goal, would still be an upgrade on Mitch.
I see Mitch is now at Doncaster now how did they get on last season 🤔


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 19, 2022, 17:56:58 pm
Hi guys Grimsby fan here,

Thought I would give you an objective overview on Fox :Very very good player will never go missing in game and keeps things simple, breaks play up but can also get up and down. He missed quite a few games with injury and I suspect that's why we weren't willing to at least match your offer and think Hurst will felt 22 games out of 45 wasn't worth it. He is a league 1 player in my eyes and we would never have got him if he didnt have a terrible injury record, if he stays fit he will be a tremendous asset.

I saw the dump comments and fair enough it is our ground is still rundown to but hoping to refurbish it in the next few years, we are on course to sell 5k season tickets so there will not be much space there for away fans next season as the buzz around the dump is what it hasnt been for over 20 years and we expect a good season. Fox will get a great applause no doubt.

Thanks for the update, good to hear the positive comments and hopefully he will work out to be a great signing for us. Still seems strange to me that you guys dropped out the league as I remember Grimsby beating us in the league 1 playoff final and being in the championship. Wouldn’t worry about the dump comments either as they’re equally disparaging about Northampton and sixfields too!.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on June 19, 2022, 18:01:31 pm
It's not the first time I've seen and been told Pinnock is on £900 a week
Why do people still talk about footballers' contracts in terms of how much per week? There aren't labourers in the 1970s


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 19, 2022, 18:19:18 pm
Walsall also being linked to Evans.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 19, 2022, 20:02:54 pm
The Cheltenham local reporter is heavily hinting its us who are about to sign him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 19, 2022, 21:13:41 pm
Why do people still talk about footballers' contracts in terms of how much per week? There aren't labourers in the 1970s

I never think of my salary in weekly terms. It's odd isn't it? Surely a football clubs payroll is done monthly like other business.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 19, 2022, 21:22:06 pm
I never think of my salary in weekly terms. It's odd isn't it? Surely a football clubs payroll is done monthly like other business.

Surely it varies from week to week depending upon factors like appearances, goals scored, clean sheets, results, etc.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 20, 2022, 07:33:57 am
I still work on an hourly rate.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 20, 2022, 08:50:25 am
The Cheltenham local reporter is heavily hinting its us who are about to sign him.

I hardly ever take any notice of GK's... but I remember this lad from the payoffs and thought he was very handy at the time.

Saved 11 shots over the two games.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 20, 2022, 09:25:39 am
I hardly ever take any notice of GK's... but I remember this lad from the payoffs and thought he was very handy at the time.

Saved 11 shots over the two games.



Payoffs?! Shhhh, keep it under your hat.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 20, 2022, 09:52:48 am
another new signing coming up shortly in the county....


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 20, 2022, 09:53:02 am
Payoffs?! Shhhh, keep it under your hat.

  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 20, 2022, 11:04:55 am
James
@James_ChronNTFC
·
3m
Believe one might be about to become two, if you know what I mean... #ntfc


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 20, 2022, 11:05:57 am
Believe this isn’t the keeper replacement


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 20, 2022, 11:08:57 am
Believe this isn’t the keeper replacement

Ohh, Interesting!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 20, 2022, 11:13:44 am
Expecting a bit of depth added defensively


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 20, 2022, 11:30:37 am
Ryan Haynes it is then


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2022, 11:38:35 am
Welcome Ryan, very decent cover at left back, local Dav lad scored a cracker against vale just before the play offs.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 20, 2022, 11:44:53 am
Ryan Haynes it is then

Good player, always impressed me when playing against us. Also a Northamptonshire lad and that always helps.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 20, 2022, 12:13:02 pm
He looks decent in the highlights reel.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: phil_in_npton on June 20, 2022, 12:37:49 pm
Good Afternoon

I was interested to see Ryan Haynes sign for the Cobblers, he was one of my favourite players at Newport. Always gave 100% but did suffer spells of ups and downs. Good when attacking out from the left midfield/defence, cuts inside on the edge of the box and fires in from distance. Seen him do this several times over the last few seasons. Indeed picked up £60 for a pound as first goal scorer recently.

Good Luck Ryan!

Phil in Northampton


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 20, 2022, 13:01:08 pm
Seems like another good signing on paper. A proven player, from the area and offers legitimate competition. The best ability is availability and Haynes has played a ton of games over the last few seasons, something Mills was unfortunately unable to do.

Seems to be very much an attacking full back, wonder if him or Koiki may be featured further forward on occasions. Also seems to have played as a wing back on occasions so helps if we do go to 3 at the back on occasions.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on June 20, 2022, 13:10:07 pm
Seems like another good signing on paper. A proven player, from the area and offers legitimate competition. The best ability is availability and Haynes has played a ton of games over the last few seasons, something Mills was unfortunately unable to do.

Seems to be very much an attacking full back, wonder if him or Koiki may be featured further forward on occasions. Also seems to have played as a wing back on occasions so helps if we do go to 3 at the back on occasions.

Good points - I can see a place for both of them in the team - don’t know what best fits Haynes but for me Kolki‘s skills in going forward look good but there is always a sense of concern that he will lose the ball and leave us exposed on that flank (albeit his tracking back is most times top class)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on June 20, 2022, 13:12:14 pm
….both signings represent players at a great age with good experience- aging journey men have a place but not for the majority of the team - good work from JB and the team so far


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 20, 2022, 13:25:41 pm
Owen Evans off to Walsall…

We haven’t been gazumped we’re still talking to a replacement and weren’t interested in Evans


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 20, 2022, 13:29:50 pm
Happy it's not Evans , only 85 career appearances and in his first extended run in an EFL team he's lost the fanbase.

I'd love a premier league loanee looking to develop, swear more often than not they pay off (i.e Bishop at Mansfield)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 20, 2022, 14:20:48 pm
Owen Evans off to Walsall…

We haven’t been gazumped we’re still talking to a replacement and weren’t interested in Evans

Christy Pym perhaps?

He's being chased by 3 L2 clubs apparently...

He was player of the season at Exeter before joining the scum...

Bombed out there as he threw a boot at Darren Ferguson during a half time rant!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 20, 2022, 14:29:26 pm
Left back Haynes (Dav lad) released from Newport...

Release Mills & bring him in perhaps?

Nice to be listened to by the recruitment team  ;D

Very happy with this signing, always looked decent when I've seen him play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JSO on June 20, 2022, 14:41:17 pm
I wonder how the high fuel costs will affect the transfer market?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 20, 2022, 14:55:43 pm
Christy Pym perhaps?

He's being chased by 3 L2 clubs apparently...

He was player of the season at Exeter before joining the scum...

Bombed out there as he threw a boot at Darren Ferguson during a half time rant!  ;D

It says he wants to move South - granted, technically we are South of P**h but is it enough?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 20, 2022, 14:56:27 pm
I wonder how the high fuel costs will affect the transfer market?


Our first two signings seem quite local Burton/Daventry. I would certainly be taking into account accommodation and petrol costs if I was s League 2 footballer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 20, 2022, 14:59:50 pm

Bombed out there as he threw a boot at Darren Ferguson during a half time rant!  ;D

I like him already!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 20, 2022, 15:12:19 pm
Christy Pym perhaps?

He's being chased by 3 L2 clubs apparently...

He was player of the season at Exeter before joining the scum...

Bombed out there as he threw a boot at Darren Ferguson during a half time rant!  ;D

Looks like Stevenage fans don't want him back which is a concern.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on June 20, 2022, 15:12:43 pm
I wonder how the high fuel costs will affect the transfer market?
No need to throw petrol on to the 🔥 ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 20, 2022, 15:58:56 pm
No need to throw petrol on to the 🔥 ;)

Hang on, are we signing Vin Diesel? :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 20, 2022, 16:39:14 pm
I like him already!

Me too.....especially if the boot was thrown studs first!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 20, 2022, 16:43:38 pm
Not a surprise to us all....but confirmation that Roberts has rejected the clubs offer of a new contract.

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/goalkeeper-roberts-set-for-middlesbrough-switch-after-turning-down-cobblers-offer-3738182


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2022, 17:00:27 pm
Not a surprise to us all....but confirmation that Roberts has rejected the clubs offer of a new contract.

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/goalkeeper-roberts-set-for-middlesbrough-switch-after-turning-down-cobblers-offer-3738182
🥹🥲


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 20, 2022, 18:26:56 pm
Hey, Phil in N'ton, I see Kevin Ellison has left Newport, do you think he still has time to develop into a decent player? One for the future maybe?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 20, 2022, 18:29:16 pm
Roberts - Disappointed that he has gone to a club to be a bench warmer.

Evans - Quite pleased that we were not interested in him.

Haynes - Looks to be a useful signing but it would be interesting to know if he has come to compete with Koiki for the left back berth or if he has come to replace him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 20, 2022, 19:25:52 pm
Haynes - Looks to be a useful signing but it would be interesting to know if he has come to compete with Koiki for the left back berth or if he has come to replace him.

It will depend on the size of the offer for Koiki.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 20, 2022, 20:07:59 pm
Someone at the top end of the pitch that we’ve been linked with before perhaps the next in…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2022, 20:08:56 pm
Someone at the top end of the pitch that we’ve been linked with before perhaps the next in…
MR Oliver?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 20, 2022, 20:10:18 pm
MR Oliver?

Actually I’ve just been on Twitter and it’s on there already - Danny Hylton


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 20, 2022, 20:16:29 pm
Although the journo on Twitter is saying it’s pretty much done - my info is that it’s not quite done and dusted yet


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2022, 20:19:07 pm
Actually I’ve just been on Twitter and it’s on there already - Danny Hylton
Wow now that is a good signing, as long as he stays fit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 20, 2022, 20:39:30 pm
Actually I’ve just been on Twitter and it’s on there already - Danny Hylton
Theres a tiny mention on their forum, and that has to be one of the worst forums out there. Cheap and tacky, much like their ground and town.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 20, 2022, 20:43:30 pm
Pinnock, Hylton & Hoskins. Would be a hell of a front 3 that


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 20, 2022, 20:54:26 pm
Theres a tiny mention on their forum, and that has to be one of the worst forums out there. Cheap and tacky, much like their ground and town.

The ground's one of the best out there  ???


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 20, 2022, 21:15:59 pm
Someone at the top end of the pitch that we’ve been linked with before perhaps the next in…

Someone we had on loan who had his best ever spell with us. So much potential, never realised here or abroad. Hopefully grown up a bit by now. How appropriate if it gets over the line the day after tomorrow.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 20, 2022, 21:43:10 pm
Hylton is 33, so almost 3 years younger than Andy Williams who's just signed for Walsall, and 7 years younger than Bayo!

He's orrible' to play against & would be a fantastic influence and mentor for Appere...

Give me him over Danny "she fell over" Rose any day of the week!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on June 20, 2022, 21:59:05 pm
Someone we had on loan who had his best ever spell with us. So much potential, never realised here or abroad. Hopefully grown up a bit by now. How appropriate if it gets over the line the day after tomorrow.

Saido Berahino?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 20, 2022, 22:03:08 pm
Someone we had on loan who had his best ever spell with us. So much potential, never realised here or abroad. Hopefully grown up a bit by now. How appropriate if it gets over the line the day after tomorrow.

Who is this player? So many to choose from! Morton?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 21, 2022, 05:17:22 am
Someone we had on loan who had his best ever spell with us. So much potential, never realised here or abroad. Hopefully grown up a bit by now. How appropriate if it gets over the line the day after tomorrow.

Jake Gyllenhaal?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on June 21, 2022, 05:38:27 am
Saido Berahino?

A fully focused Saido would be a great signing, sadly he's not been that since WBA rejected Tottenham's £25m offer and would be a bit of a risk for any club to take on.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 21, 2022, 06:30:32 am
I mean, ntfclad has confirmed it was Hylton, so those clues don't seem relevant at all.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 21, 2022, 06:50:08 am
Actually I’ve just been on Twitter and it’s on there already - Danny Hylton

Let's hope he proves to be 5 star.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 21, 2022, 07:21:35 am
I mean, ntfclad has confirmed it was Hylton, so those clues don't seem relevant at all.

 ;D

I was thinking the same


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 21, 2022, 08:12:42 am
I would be happy with the Hylton signing for a few reasons. Guile, technical ability, previous proven goal scorer, going to win us a lot of pens and will surely have a positive effect on Appere.

I wonder if he may feature as a number 10 fairly often also. Seems like a number of strikers do so as their legs begin to go and feel like it may help him get on the ball more and suits his skillset.

The concern would be he has played so little minutes over the last few years. Hopefully its a bit of a McCormack situation where we can patch him up and be cautious with his minutes and when he does play makes a noticeable difference.

With the 5 subs rule being implemented we need a variety of options all over the pitch. I would still like someone with more of an aerial threat though. Unless we are going to continue to progress with our teams ability to pass the ball then Hylton is just going to be offering very little as the ball sails over his head. Hylton's aerial success has pretty much declined year on year (now around the 20% mark) and his ability to press has greatly reduce as his legs begin to go. Appere is even worse with just 17.7% success in the air least season.

I'm not saying we need a massive target man, or that to be a successful player you have to win everything in the air. But as the playoffs very much confirmed, going direct to the players we do have is not conducive to creating a lot of chances. We were only behind Sutton in terms of passes per game and only behind Stevenage and Crawley for long balls. Hopefully its a combination of both evolution of play (think we all hope for that!) and having different varied options for next season.

Anyways, would be a boost to the squad for sure to get Hylton in, plus it stops the rumour of him actually joining every 6 months. Just need to get Malcolm Christie over the line now.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 21, 2022, 08:18:24 am
I’m going to try not to get too excited about Hylton as I’m still trying to get my head around how we’d be able to get him. He played and scored in the Championship last season and was offered fresh terms at Luton and numerous League One sides are supposed to be in for him. If we do get him then it is a massive statement of intent and proves that the budget must have been increased rather than decreased. As others have said, the prospect of Hylton alongside Appere is mouth watering.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 21, 2022, 08:23:12 am
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/afc-wimbledon-target-set-for-northampton-town-move/ (https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/afc-wimbledon-target-set-for-northampton-town-move/)

Slightly erect, if we can "pull this off"  ;D

AFC Wimbledon transfer target Danny Hylton is set to sign for Northampton Town today.

The Dons had been keen on a deal for the experienced striker, 33.

And the South London Press had been told that Hylton had Wimbledon as a serious option on his shortlist heading into last weekend.

But Hylton, who is being released by Luton Town, has opted for the Cobblers and is expected to wrap up the switch this morning.

Hylton is a firm Hatters fans’ favourite after scoring 62 goals in 170 appearances after joining from Oxford United in the summer of 2016.

He has netted 102 goals in 341 matches in League Two.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on June 21, 2022, 08:29:20 am
Kabamba's contract cancelled, one out, one in?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 21, 2022, 08:56:23 am
Hylton is a Cobbler…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 21, 2022, 09:01:24 am
 :afro


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 21, 2022, 09:15:08 am
Hylton is a Cobbler…

WOW, what a window so far! I really thought we'd be scraping the barrel for signings, happy to be proved wrong.

Three quality additions so far, plus shifting both Lewis & Kabamba!

Granted Roberts & more than likely Horsefall are off but...

McWilliams might even stay for another season if no-one willing to pay como

Who needs Martin Foyle eh?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 21, 2022, 10:09:14 am
Hylton is a Cobbler…


He came from Luton town..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on June 21, 2022, 10:14:56 am
Happy with this signing, we got rid of 2 of our top earners, Rose and Ashley-Seal, who struggled for goals between them and replaced them with someone who has scored consistently through out his career.
    Mind you, Leon Constantine had scored consistently until he joined NTFC  ;D
   


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 21, 2022, 10:38:11 am
Happy with this signing, we got rid of 2 of our top earners, Rose and Ashley-Seal, who struggled for goals between them and replaced them with someone who has scored consistently through out his career.
    Mind you, Leon Constantine had scored consistently until he joined NTFC  ;D
   

Don't just think it his goals that'll benefit us...

He's an experienced wiley old pro, who'll hopefully have a massive impact in and around the dressing room, and help with the development of our other strikers.

I remember watching him in the last Champtionship/play off matches with Luton and chuckled to myself thinking "as if" we could have brought him in in January, when our interest was first mooted...

Funny old game  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Another Pedj on June 21, 2022, 10:42:11 am
The deal was agreed but Luton pulled out at the last minute due to a Cov8d outbreak in the squad.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 21, 2022, 11:35:33 am
Hylton is a Cobbler…

Hi mate, any idea when it’s going to be announced?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 21, 2022, 12:07:49 pm
Hi mate, any idea when it’s going to be announced?

1.30pm


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 21, 2022, 12:08:13 pm
announcement expected at 13:30


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 21, 2022, 12:46:20 pm
I wish the club would stick to the fùcking script and stop signing fùcking decent players. Don't they know we have no fùcking budget, no fùcking ambition and shìt owners who won't put their hand in their pocket because they are only here for the land grab?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on June 21, 2022, 12:48:42 pm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61878894

The comments from the Luton manager are very complimentary & bodes well for the dressing room / team spirit?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 21, 2022, 13:15:23 pm
I wish the club would stick to the fùcking script and stop signing fùcking decent players. Don't they know we have no fùcking budget, no fùcking ambition and shìt owners who won't put their hand in their pocket because they are only here for the land grab?

 ;D

Another great signing, well done NTFC.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 21, 2022, 13:26:53 pm
Good signing, obviously we are going to have to manage his playing time and I can't see him playing too many 90+ minute games. At Oxford and Luton he has scored at slightly better than a goal every 3 games so if we play to his strengths (ball to feet and not sailing over his head) he should be able to repeat this in division 2. Welcome Danny.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 21, 2022, 13:58:51 pm
I'd be interesting to see how we play him.

Luton supported friend said that recently they just brough him on to see out and games and get a customary yellow card by being awkward... reminds me of a certain recently released high earning striker! Does have a bit physicality to him, which is good as we've lacked that, but only really wants the ball to feet.

Maybe works with Aperre then, who likes to sit deep and play a pass, but doesn't really gel with how we play football the majority of the time with the midfield being bypass. Obviously not going to be the quickest either, so maybe him and Louis would be a little bit static - wonder if they'll play together, or be replacements for each other with two winger/inside forwards playing off them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: The Hask on June 21, 2022, 14:44:34 pm
I wish the club would stick to the fùcking script and stop signing fùcking decent players. Don't they know we have no fùcking budget, no fùcking ambition and shìt owners who won't put their hand in their pocket because they are only here for the land grab?
;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 21, 2022, 14:58:51 pm
I wish the club would stick to the fùcking script and stop signing fùcking decent players. Don't they know we have no fùcking budget, no fùcking ambition and shìt owners who won't put their hand in their pocket because they are only here for the land grab?

Awaits "yes but what have the owners done in 7 years"
😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 21, 2022, 15:30:05 pm
2 more years for Shuan!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 21, 2022, 15:30:38 pm
McWilliams has signed for another 2 years!!   :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 21, 2022, 15:31:03 pm
2 more years for Shuan!

Just beat me to it!  Good news!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tcobb on June 21, 2022, 15:31:22 pm
Due to the recent excellent signings you can hear the sound of the hundreds of season ticket holder rushing to renew. ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 21, 2022, 15:35:18 pm
Due to the recent excellent signings you can hear the sound of the hundreds of season ticket holder rushing to renew. ;D

And the sound of the rustle of bushes and Beds and his moany mates search for cover.... 😆


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 21, 2022, 15:37:07 pm
2 more years for Shuan!
Is that his Chinese brother?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 21, 2022, 15:39:06 pm
Wouldn't convinced that would happen, but great news again.

So, squad as it stands (youth in brackets)

GK - Maxted
CB - Guthrie, Nolan (Dyche, Tomlinson)
FB - Koiki, McGowan, Haines
CM - Sowerby, Fox, McWilliams (Abimbola)
Wingers - Pinnock, Hoskins (Cross, Hill, Ngwa)
CF - Aperre, Hylton (Connor, Curry, Ndefo)

Could put out a first 11 now, but still missing a few. Another goalie, a centre-back or two, another full back, another centre mid or two, another two wingers, and a striker. Who's next  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on June 21, 2022, 15:45:58 pm
I wonder whether we can expect a Horsfall decision soon, with Roberts and McWilliams announcements coming in quick succession. 

I’m surprised that Roberts has gone to Middlesbrough. I can’t see him getting into the starting lineup in the championship. Would be better placed in a L1 side in my eyes. But good luck to him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 21, 2022, 15:49:16 pm
He's designated second string, but that said with a Championship wage he's probably quadrupling his salary and will get paid over the next two years as much as he's probably had over his whole career, so can't really argue with the decision on that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 21, 2022, 16:00:53 pm
Lovely afternoon of business. Brady must have a silver 👅 .

I've been very impressed with overall recruitment under him. The club have done well and appear to have addressed the two big gaps we had last season. I'm was starting to worry.

Very happy the core of midfield in Sowery and Shaun still at the club


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 21, 2022, 16:01:07 pm
Property is extremely affordable up there as well.

Their first signing of the Summer !

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/middlesbrough-transfer-goalkeeper-liam-roberts-24285641


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 21, 2022, 16:03:38 pm
Wouldn't convinced that would happen, but great news again.

So, squad as it stands (youth in brackets)

GK - Maxted
CB - Guthrie, Nolan (Dyche, Tomlinson)
FB - Koiki, McGowan, Haines
CM - Sowerby, Fox, McWilliams (Abimbola)
Wingers - Pinnock, Hoskins (Cross, Hill, Ngwa)
CF - Aperre, Hylton (Connor, Curry, Ndefo)

Could put out a first 11 now, but still missing a few. Another goalie, a centre-back or two, another full back, another centre mid or two, another two wingers, and a striker. Who's next  ;D

We definitely need another goalie, centre back and cover for McGowan at RB. I'd like a creative centre mid to throw into the mix. For wingers/strikers I'd be happy with a couple of nippy players that could fit into either role.

Exciting times with plenty clearly left to come, especially with the calibre of the signings so far.!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: FezNTFC on June 21, 2022, 16:36:54 pm
On the face of it Hylton is as good a striker signing as we could expect to be honest. Coupled with the McWilliams announcement it's certainly turned into a good day despite the loss of Roberts.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on June 21, 2022, 16:39:09 pm
Anything else in the pipeline for this week ntfclad or is that it?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on June 21, 2022, 16:41:21 pm
Have to say, I'm impressed with the signings so far and McWilliams signing a 2 year deal and getting rid of who we have. I have to admit to thinking we may struggle to sign the type of player we have so far. I've been critical of Thomas in the past and I'm certainly not his biggest fan, but you have to give him a bit of credit that the budget still seems relatively competitive, despite what's going on with the redevelopment nonsense.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on June 21, 2022, 16:47:53 pm
Is that his Chinese brother?  ;D
Don't mention China FFS, you'll set the ball rolling again on money


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Grimsbyfan on June 21, 2022, 18:17:18 pm
You are picking up some very good signings seen Hylton a few times a very good player, definitely above league 2 standard. Expect you to have a strong season


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 21, 2022, 18:31:56 pm
Thought there was a good chance of Shaun staying, coming through our youth system and wondered if any club would be willing to pay the reported £250,000 compensation.
Some good business so far for a club with a supposedly low budget. We have pretty much got a starting 11 with Maxted or a new 'keeper and Horsfall or his replacement. Other than another 'keeper we need a squad player as back up to McGowan, 1 or 2 centre backs, another wide option, probably another attacking midfielder and more forward options.
JB previously said we had sounded out Leicester and Blackburn about getting Eppiah and Magloire back but loan signings usually get done late in the transfer window so maybe they could still be possible.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 21, 2022, 18:40:50 pm
indeed, great work thus far. Some really exciting signings and great news that SM is staying as well.

Interestingly, just seen the latest tweet from the Club, Hylton saying 'I want to be part of something special and after speaking to Jon Brady and Colin Calderwood it was evident...' etc

So my question is. Is Colin now staying?!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 21, 2022, 19:21:28 pm


So my question is. Is Colin now staying?!
Yeah, hes got his own little spot in the Whyte Melville.  :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 21, 2022, 19:24:48 pm
Yeah, hes got his own little spot in the Whyte Melville.  :)

Can't blame him there - great pub, great food!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 21, 2022, 19:30:58 pm
Can't blame him there - great pub, great food!
Used to pop there for one after work, when I was up at Moulton Park. Those of us in the know..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 21, 2022, 21:11:10 pm
Nicke Kabamba joins Barnet after his release earlier today.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on June 21, 2022, 21:40:04 pm
Can't blame him there - great pub, great food!

Never been in there but keep meaning to. Will have a ride out there over the summer and a cheeky ale. Hope they serve decent beer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 22, 2022, 06:18:47 am
I assume he is, because the job he was linked too was filled.

Saw on twitter a link to Lee Burge as goalie. Seems a stretch as he was Sunderlands first choice at the start of last year, but has been released. Lincoln were supposed favourites for him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 22, 2022, 06:54:56 am
Never been in there but keep meaning to. Will have a ride out there over the summer and a cheeky ale. Hope they serve decent beer.

It's definitely worth a visit. I'd have a bite to eat while you were there too because the food really is good. I'm not an ale or beer drinker (I prefer a nice cold lager or cider) so I've never paid much attention to the range on offer but according to their website:

Quote
There is a delicious wine list stocked from France, Italy and the New World, to enjoy by the glass or bottle. The bar is stocked with premium spirits, four cask ales, two craft lagers and ice cold beers & ciders on tap.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 22, 2022, 07:39:26 am
Maybe some less pleasant news today - Horsfall to Stockport is a done deal .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 22, 2022, 07:42:41 am
McWilliams has signed for another 2 years!!   :)
Just as I had foreseen  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 22, 2022, 07:53:57 am
Maybe some less pleasant news today - Horsfall to Stockport is a done deal .
Hadn't seen anyone linking them before, but would be a shock.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 22, 2022, 07:59:37 am
Maybe some less pleasant news today - Horsfall to Stockport is a done deal .

the true test of the 'boot and shoe' leadership campaign. can he topple the strong and stable info of 'ntfclad'?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 22, 2022, 08:04:00 am
Hadn't seen anyone linking them before, but would be a shock.

Not really a shock, he's from that area i believe and Stockport are paying pure bags.

A shame but not unexpected as I thought all 3 would leave, so an absolute bonus McWilliams is staying.

Bought in 3 quality players so far and have also managed to offload Lewis & Kabamba too

As for the keeper, I'm hearing Lee Burge, although Lincoln were interested...

He's been released by Sunderland and is from the Midlands (ex Cov)

Had a pretty bad bout of the covids but seems to have fully recovered now

Any truth in this ntfclad/boot and shoe?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 22, 2022, 08:21:40 am
Hadn't seen anyone linking them before, but would be a shock.
Hardly, Stockport are on the up and have a rich benefactor. And have taken to flying to their away games.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60885103


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 22, 2022, 08:35:17 am
Burge - If true would be a decent addition, named in the 2020-21 EFL division 1 team of the year.

Horsfall - Expected him to leave but would be disappointed with this move as I thought he would move to a higher level.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 22, 2022, 08:56:00 am
Hadn't seen anyone linking them before, but would be a shock.


I was told that last week, but I'm not one to post info.

He's a northern lad so obviously a better location for him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on June 22, 2022, 09:31:13 am


I was told that last week, but I'm not one to post info.

He's a northern lad so obviously a better location for him.

so would he still have gone had we got promoted?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 22, 2022, 09:36:22 am
Oh, I'm not surprised that Horsfall is going, and Stockport are splashing the cash, I'm just suprised he didnt get a move at least a league up. Grimsby were saying similar about Fox I guess


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 22, 2022, 09:39:00 am
Not really a shock, he's from that area i believe and Stockport are paying pure bags.

A shame but not unexpected as I thought all 3 would leave, so an absolute bonus McWilliams is staying.

Bought in 3 quality players so far and have also managed to offload Lewis & Kabamba too

As for the keeper, I'm hearing Lee Burge, although Lincoln were interested...

He's been released by Sunderland and is from the Midlands (ex Cov)

Had a pretty bad bout of the covids but seems to have fully recovered now

Any truth in this ntfclad/boot and shoe?

Truth in Burge and also know of interest in another keeper from a higher division


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 22, 2022, 09:58:30 am
If we bought Burge in, think that would be one of the best windows on paper for a fair old while.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 22, 2022, 10:08:32 am
The Horse going to Stockport wouldn't surprise me. It surprised me massively when he was linked to Bristol City. Stockport, Salford (and Wrexham) will outbid any league1 and league2 side with the exception of perhaps one or two of the huge clubs in league1. Remember when Cambridge lost their 30 plus goal scorer to Wrexham a year ago, after they'd been promoted?!

Stockport also signed the Bolton captain a year or so ago...

We've got no chance of competing with them on the £ front. It is what it is. Horsefall is very decent, but I personally consider JG to be better than him. Its just that Jon is about 6 years older so doesn't have the resell value, so cant command the wages that his partner of last season can!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on June 22, 2022, 10:43:08 am
I hope Stockport have a good partner for Horsfall, remember when he first came in and played alongside Bolger, he was dreadful. It's only when he played alongside Lloyd Jones and JG that he started to look a good player


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 22, 2022, 10:55:06 am
I hope Stockport have a good partner for Horsfall, remember when he first came in and played alongside Bolger, he was dreadful. It's only when he played alongside Lloyd Jones and JG that he started to look a good player

He also has quite a big mistake in him most games. Guthrie is more solid...

Horsefall's main attribute imo is in both boxes. Less so, his positioning in open play. Id also consider more as the 2nd defender rather than the lead defender.

I do think he's very decent and hope that he stays (cant see it). BUT. He aint worth a budget busting offer. Or even one that would put him in the top 2 or 3 earners at the club. He's not good enough to bend over backwards.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 22, 2022, 11:11:51 am
He also has quite a big mistake in him most games. Guthrie is more solid...

Horsefall's main attribute imo is in both boxes. Less so, his positioning in open play. Id also consider more as the 2nd defender rather than the lead defender.

I do think he's very decent and hope that he stays (cant see it). BUT. He aint worth a budget busting offer. Or even one that would put him in the top 2 or 3 earners at the club. He's not good enough to bend over backwards.


I disagree there. I think in Guthrie and Horsfall we had a partnership that was greater than the sum of its parts. Those pairings are hard to find so I'd do all I could to keep him. I'm resigned to him leaving, but I think he'll be a big loss.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 22, 2022, 11:12:04 am
Expecting one in one out today, been covered pretty extensively on here so no prizes for guessing…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 22, 2022, 11:22:07 am
Although now hearing Fraser to Stockport isn’t quite done and dusted


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 22, 2022, 11:23:20 am
Expecting one in one out today, been covered pretty extensively on here so no prizes for guessing…

So, Horsfall out and Burge in? It sounds like Burge is a solid keeper - it’s slightly concerning that he hasn’t played much recently. Whoever we bring in at Centre Back to replace Horsfall will be interesting - it needs to be of a similar standard to the other recruits we have brought in so far.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 22, 2022, 11:31:09 am
I hope Stockport have a good partner for Horsfall, remember when he first came in and played alongside Bolger, he was dreadful. It's only when he played alongside Lloyd Jones and JG that he started to look a good player

It wasn't just Bolger that was the problem he also had the lad from Brentford and a dodgy goalkeeper to form a defence with. Horsfall has been excellent and already Captaincy material (a status he should have kept when Mills came back from injury).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 22, 2022, 12:08:08 pm
Lee Burge, was in the 2020–21 EFL league one team of the season whilst at Sunderland...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 22, 2022, 12:08:50 pm
Lee Burge confirmed on the official site;

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/lee_burge/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 22, 2022, 12:14:23 pm
On paper, could not ask for more in terms of replacement.

Brady is (again on paper) making all the right moves.

Very impressed


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on June 22, 2022, 12:24:24 pm
Time to put to bed any thoughts that the budget has been slashed with these signings it can't have been


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on June 22, 2022, 12:24:47 pm
The new keeper shirt is looking nice! Not quite as nice at the green and gold from the 125 game, but still decent enough. Keeper looks like a decent addition too :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 22, 2022, 12:28:00 pm
It’s getting to a point where you have to start wondering how we can afford these signings - we must have offered some serious money for Hylton and Burge particularly who are both going to be playing at least a division lower than they should be and have both come from big clubs. I wonder if KT and DB have obtained some outside investment?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 22, 2022, 12:33:34 pm
My Sunderland supporting mate describes him as "solid if unspectacular". That'll do me when it comes to keepers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 22, 2022, 12:46:56 pm
Yeah, in theory I like all of it so far. I know it's easy to get overexcited during a transfer window, but particular Fox, Hylton and Burge feel like strong signings. (Not singling out Haines, sometimes the underdog signings ending up the best, just basing this on reputation)

My wish list would be for one cracking centre-back to replace Horsfall, a centre-midfielder who can play a pass to get the best out of Hytlon and Aperre, and then sorting out the front 3, probably 1 or 2 signings across there, maybe another loan if neccesary.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on June 22, 2022, 12:51:44 pm
It’s getting to a point where you have to start wondering how we can afford these signings - we must have offered some serious money for Hylton and Burge particularly who are both going to be playing at least a division lower than they should be and have both come from big clubs. I wonder if KT and DB have obtained some outside investment?

players who came to us on a league one salary have now left us


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 22, 2022, 12:53:37 pm
In a fantasy world, Horsfall’s move has broken down and he re-signs with us - in reality Stockport have more than enough money to iron out any snags. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we end up with Eppiah again which would be a good move if he’s fully fit. Wasn’t Magloire meant to be out of contract this Summer - he could provide cover at Centre Back, Right Back and Defensive Midfield at a stretch, but I don’t know if I would be comfortable with him as a Horsfall replacement. Do we think that Jodi Jones might still be an option?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 22, 2022, 13:20:46 pm
And to think this time last week people were asking "when are going to make a signing".


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 22, 2022, 13:43:09 pm
Time to put to bed any thoughts that the budget has been slashed with these signings it can't have been

Increased, according to James at the Chron.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 22, 2022, 13:44:50 pm
https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/burge-signs-for-northampton.1582382/ (https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/burge-signs-for-northampton.1582382/)

Mostly good comments from the Sunderland forum. Some seem to think he wasn't good enough for them  (they tend to think that about most players though) but the concensus is he's a very good signing for a league 2 side and there's a surprise he hasn't got another league 1 club.

They seem unanimous in him being a good honest pro though, so I think he's another good fit for the squad.

I'm really happy with the business we've done so far - credit to Brady and CC for finding them and to the club for funding it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 22, 2022, 14:54:22 pm
I disagree there. I think in Guthrie and Horsfall we had a partnership that was greater than the sum of its parts. Those pairings are hard to find so I'd do all I could to keep him. I'm resigned to him leaving, but I think he'll be a big loss.

Precisely; it’s the partnership with Guthrie which has worked so well for us last season. He takes a risk going to Stockport as partnerships are made over the season not by convenient local moves aided by easy money! Also think Roberts has made a poor move - moving to a club with two keepers. So for him money is probably the main reason not his career!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Monkey on June 22, 2022, 14:56:45 pm
Great business so far especially when you consider the swaps:

Fox for Lewis
Haynes for Mills
Hylton for Rose
Burge for Roberts

On paper, all look like potential upgrades ( or in the case of GK, equals... but could argue that all would have taken Burge over Roberts this time last year).

Agreed that we need another CB, RB, CM, and a couple of wingers/forwards for a solid foundation.  


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 22, 2022, 15:08:04 pm
Great business so far especially when you consider the swaps:

Fox for Lewis
Haynes for Mills
Hylton for Rose
Burge for Roberts

On paper, all look like potential upgrades ( or in the case of GK, equals... but could argue that all would have taken Burge over Roberts this time last year).

Agreed that we need another CB, RB, CM, and a couple of wingers/forwards for a solid foundation.  

Don’t know much about Haynes, but on a player vs player basis they do indeed seem to be upgrades (Roberts did well for us but Burge has a more consistent successful history)

Well done all involved


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 22, 2022, 16:05:17 pm
I disagree there. I think in Guthrie and Horsfall we had a partnership that was greater than the sum of its parts. Those pairings are hard to find so I'd do all I could to keep him. I'm resigned to him leaving, but I think he'll be a big loss.

I hear what you are saying, mate! I don't disagree that the pairing was the key. However, I suspect he will get 4 or 5 grand a week elsewhere, so my question would be...do we make him the top earner at the club in order to try and keep him, or let him go to money bags Stockport/wherever?! If £ is the biggest factor. Now I reckon there would be an argument to say that should be considered IF we had say a 500k-million pound plus player on our hands. But in Horse's case, I don't see it!  I tend to look at the business side much more than perhaps the average fan does (I don't mean that disrespectfully to anyone and that certainly isn't aimed in your direction, far from it...) - but because he's on a freebie then that will mean that a bigger budget club will come a hunting and be able to integrate him within the salary's they pay out.

Theres also another factor. Namely Max Dyche. I reckon he's more than ready to play regularly. So Id be more in favour of proportioning a bigger slice of the budget further up the pitch (plus in goal, which we clearly have), and giving young Max a good run in the team. So whilst we need another CB, Im not convinced we need to 'go silly', a decent 27-30 year old lower league pro would do for me in that area.

Sorry for the long reply lol, I just think sometimes people don't always consider the many variables and my original post didn't go into enough detail as to my thinking on this one, so I fully understand your reply to it!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 22, 2022, 17:12:29 pm
I hear what you are saying, mate! I don't disagree that the pairing was the key. However, I suspect he will get 4 or 5 grand a week elsewhere, so my question would be...do we make him the top earner at the club in order to try and keep him, or let him go to money bags Stockport/wherever?! If £ is the biggest factor. Now I reckon there would be an argument to say that should be considered IF we had say a 500k-million pound plus player on our hands. But in Horse's case, I don't see it!  I tend to look at the business side much more than perhaps the average fan does (I don't mean that disrespectfully to anyone and that certainly isn't aimed in your direction, far from it...) - but because he's on a freebie then that will mean that a bigger budget club will come a hunting and be able to integrate him within the salary's they pay out.

Theres also another factor. Namely Max Dyche. I reckon he's more than ready to play regularly. So Id be more in favour of proportioning a bigger slice of the budget further up the pitch (plus in goal, which we clearly have), and giving young Max a good run in the team. So whilst we need another CB, Im not convinced we need to 'go silly', a decent 27-30 year old lower league pro would do for me in that area.

Sorry for the long reply lol, I just think sometimes people don't always consider the many variables and my original post didn't go into enough detail as to my thinking on this one, so I fully understand your reply to it!!

No worries, and no, there's sense and reason in everything. I probably should have said "do everything we reasonably can to keep him".

As you say there are a lot of factors, but least of which is team harmony and what's his ceiling... if we had someone who was clearly going to be the best Rio Ferdinand or John Terry then you could call a silly contract offer an investment and I'm sure other players would understand that. With respect to Fraser though, as much as I rate him, I don't think he's of Premiership level. Championship, probably, League 1 certainly, but not Premiership.

I think my point was more along the lines of maintaining the central partnership probably being worth more than Fraser would be as an individua. As such I'd push the boat out as much as I could, just not so much I'd fall off the dock in doing so!

Interesting point about Dyche too and one that crossed my mind earlier, actually. He's a bit of a wildcard in that we don't know how good he really is. He's impressed in what we've seen but we haven't really seen much. Just maybe Brady sees him as Guthrie's new partner and any new CB will be back up?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 22, 2022, 18:04:12 pm
I wouldn't mind Magloire coming back but I don't see him as Guthries partner and would prefer somebody more aerially commanding. But he would be adequate cover at centre back and maybe right back.

KT certainly seems to be backing JB this transfer window as some of the signings will be on decent money.

We now almost have a starting 11

                                          Burge

            McGowan            ??????                Guthrie             Koiki

                         McWilliams    Fox         Sowerby   (any 2 from 3)

                Hoskins              Hylton              Pinnock

                                         Appere


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 22, 2022, 18:08:50 pm
I have to say I am very impressed with the transfer window thus far, although we need another 4-5 quality additions and maybe a loan for good measure.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 22, 2022, 18:12:13 pm
Don’t know much about Haynes, but on a player vs player basis they do indeed seem to be upgrades (Roberts did well for us but Burge has a more consistent successful history)

Well done all involved

He certainly can't be any worse than Mills!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 22, 2022, 18:20:39 pm
He certainly can't be any worse than Mills!

There is that……!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 22, 2022, 23:32:16 pm
He certainly can't be any worse than Mills!


Don’t forget McGowan…. ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 22, 2022, 23:34:16 pm
Stockport are offering championship wages and massive signing on fees .
They have out salford salford in our division .
players come to us because they know it’s a good club with a great platform to move on .
This management team are the best we have had in years


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: phil_in_npton on June 23, 2022, 07:30:45 am
Hey, Phil in N'ton, I see Kevin Ellison has left Newport, do you think he still has time to develop into a decent player? One for the future maybe?

Good Morning Bingers…
I’m sure Kevin Ellison has the passion required and hope he finds a club that will use him a bit more than we did last season. A great character too, and even when playing against us was always entertaining.
I think he will join a club that can embrace his coaching ambitions as well as a playing role.

Phil in Northampton


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 23, 2022, 07:50:28 am
Really excellent business from the club so far. Looking at the numbers (Im a nerd, let me be). Burge's performances in the 20/21 season were the 7th best of any keeper in L1/L2 in the last 2 years (Roberts slots in at 3 last year). Prior to that he seemed to be a lot more average but hopefully that improvement is here to stay! Does not look quite as secure as Roberts at keeping hold of the ball but I have no doubt we will be able to help him improve.

Handing out 2 year deals to all the new signings, its clear that Brady is getting backed. What remained of last seasons squad was still strong despite lacking in numbers. Outside of Hylton who is clearly proven quality all the others are approaching the peak of their careers. Wouldnt be shocked as we continue to get bodies in to see the odd wildcard added. A bit like when we brought in Concrete Rod and Hoskins in the Wilder summer as trialists, younger players who turned out to contribute valuably that season.

Im normally a bit glass half full when it comes to expectation and there is still loads of recruitment to be done, but im feeling very positive about the upcoming season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 23, 2022, 10:02:57 am
NTFC Lad - Any news on Horsfall as somebody posted a rumour that he maybe joining Stockport? Thanks in anticipation!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 23, 2022, 11:44:17 am
would be keen for Josh Pask, centre back released by Coventry . did well on loan at newport last season


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on June 23, 2022, 11:51:53 am
Stockport are offering championship wages and massive signing on fees .
They have out salford salford in our division

https://www.skysports.com/stockport-county-stats

this is the squad Stockport have....


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on June 23, 2022, 12:21:36 pm
https://www.skysports.com/stockport-county-stats

this is the squad Stockport have....

That's a huge aging squad. Phil Jevons retired a few years ago and I think he's a coach at Sunderland.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 23, 2022, 13:11:13 pm
That's a huge aging squad. Phil Jevons retired a few years ago and I think he's a coach at Sunderland.

Yeah there is no way that is right! that’s nearly a hundred man squad!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 23, 2022, 13:53:58 pm
The Stockport official site shows they have a squad of 27, assuming it's up to date.

While on there I noticed that Shwan Jalal is their goalkeeping coach. Remember him?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 23, 2022, 14:00:50 pm


While on there I noticed that Shwan Jalal is their goalkeeping coach. Remember him?
Nope.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 23, 2022, 15:21:15 pm
It was brief. Blink and you’d have missed him. 4 appearances in 2015


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on June 23, 2022, 15:55:04 pm
Yeah there is no way that is right! that’s nearly a hundred man squad!!
It seems crazy good 'ol Sky. You can always trust what's in a Murdoch publication

https://www.skysports.com/northampton-town-squad


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 23, 2022, 16:27:33 pm
It seems crazy good 'ol Sky. You can always trust what's in a Murdoch publication

https://www.skysports.com/northampton-town-squad


He don't do sky no more bro he is a 21st Century Fox type skunk now.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 23, 2022, 16:27:54 pm
It seems crazy good 'ol Sky. You can always trust what's in a Murdoch publication

https://www.skysports.com/northampton-town-squad


Murdoch sold his investment in Sky Sports in 2018.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 23, 2022, 16:59:21 pm
I disagree there. I think in Guthrie and Horsfall we had a partnership that was greater than the sum of its parts. Those pairings are hard to find so I'd do all I could to keep him. I'm resigned to him leaving, but I think he'll be a big loss.

It is easy for me at least to agree with your post above. There has been some messages on here posted on the Horsfall Transfer saga which do not appear to register at all on the Stockport County Forum(s) message boards. Stockport County have made only 4 perhaps 5 signings and clearly Horsfall currently is not one of them! Some of their signings are free transfer based with a couple undisclosed fee signings thrown in.  No evidence of Championship wages money being chucked about at least judging by the quality of their signings which are hardly high profile players. In fact looking at their squad it is hardly better than most top 9 League 2 Teams! No doubt Horsfall will join another Club based on salary but I doubt that League One is the preferred target.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 23, 2022, 17:18:42 pm
It seems crazy good 'ol Sky. You can always trust what's in a Murdoch publication


This may help YelverCobbler :

https://www.ft.com/content/7c641690-c271-11e8-95b1-d36dfef1b89a


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 23, 2022, 17:22:02 pm
Those pre-season training shots on the main site don't include Fraser so I assume he's all but gone.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 23, 2022, 18:48:37 pm
Those pre-season training shots on the main site don't include Fraser so I assume he's all but gone.

That reliable source of information News Now! has just commented that Stockport are planning to hold discussions with Frazer. No other information other than journalistic licence! So would be surprised if he is is training with NTFC!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 23, 2022, 20:00:04 pm
Those pre-season training shots on the main site don't include Fraser so I assume he's all but gone.

Appere looks like he's beefed up a bit.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on June 23, 2022, 22:08:48 pm
Murdoch sold his investment in Sky Sports in 2018.
Looks like thats roughly when the website got updated
 ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on June 23, 2022, 22:59:44 pm
Appere looks like he's beefed up a bit.


From boy to man in a few short months...
Bodes well for the new season...  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 24, 2022, 07:32:36 am
NTFC Lad - Any news on Horsfall as somebody posted a rumour that he maybe joining Stockport? Thanks in anticipation!

When we signed Burge I was expecting Horsfall’s exit to be confirmed the same day. Then was told it’s not quite done, still expecting it to happen mind you


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 24, 2022, 07:53:58 am
We any close to lining up a replacement?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 08:15:28 am
When we signed Burge I was expecting Horsfall’s exit to be confirmed the same day. Then was told it’s not quite done, still expecting it to happen mind you

You may well be correct on his ultimate destination. It’s hardly a career move, more a salary move. Would have thought a League one side would snap him up! Stockport already have on paper plenty of half backs recently reinforced by the guy from Torquay and resigning of Palmer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 24, 2022, 08:24:01 am
Also just saw that Fleetwood have signed Callum Morton on a 3 year permanent contract. Surprised WBA had given up with him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 24, 2022, 08:40:07 am
You may well be correct on his ultimate destination. It’s hardly a career move, more a salary move. Would have thought a League one side would snap him up! Stockport already have on paper plenty of half backs recently reinforced by the guy from Torquay and resigning of Palmer.


Im as far from ITK as anyone could be. But I posted a chart on twitter demonstrating Horsfall was the best L2 CB aerially last season and Joppe Meulensteen liked it (the head of Stockport's performance analysis). Its about as modern day an equivalent of my postmans best mate told me, but still, holds a tiny tiny bit of relevance perhaps.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 24, 2022, 10:48:57 am
You may well be correct on his ultimate destination. It’s hardly a career move, more a salary move. Would have thought a League one side would snap him up! Stockport already have on paper plenty of half backs recently reinforced by the guy from Torquay and resigning of Palmer.

What's a half back, Dad ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 24, 2022, 11:03:49 am
A half back is a player who plays in a more forward position than a full back or centre half but not as far forward as an inside forward.  ie Derek Leck did not play as far forward as John Reid.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 24, 2022, 11:05:53 am
Also judging by your posting name you should know that Joe Kiernan (with the sweet left foot) was a half back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 11:07:55 am
What's a half back, Dad ?

Take your pick - your Mum will help you out! You still living at home?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 24, 2022, 11:13:21 am
anyway back to the 21st century, Calderwood staying...I say staying, he was never going. sounds like Swansea reporters with a case of 2+2=5 etc. It did seem like a weird decision on his behalf when it was first mentioned, something a lot of other fans thought as well.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 11:15:45 am
A half back is a player who plays in a more forward position than a full back or centre half but not as far forward as an inside forward.  ie Derek Leck did not play as far forward as John Reid.

I should have defined half back more succinctly ::)  By the way I thought that John Reid was a inside forward? Love these old fashioned terms which are beyond the scope of Joeys left footed imagination.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 11:23:30 am
anyway back to the 21st century,

I don't know.... but the previous century gave us 'modern schooling, medicine, republics, representative democracy, half backs and the Labour Party ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 24, 2022, 11:39:18 am
Yes Evers John Reid was an inside forward which I was trying to explain is why he played further forward than Derek Leck who was a half back

Now Evers we need a Terry Branston to replace Horsfall and a Cliff Holton up front.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Another Pedj on June 24, 2022, 11:44:42 am
What's a half back, Dad ?

Anyone who is old enough to remember Joes sweet left foot knows what a half back is


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 11:48:45 am
Yes Evers John Reid was an inside forward which I was trying to explain is why he played further forward than Derek Leck who was a half back

Now Evers we need a Terry Branston to replace Horsfall and a Cliff Holton up front.

If only....if only. Maybe Jon Brady is the new Dave Bowen and soon there will be a stream of strikers (apologies to train travellers) passing through! Perhaps Don Revie's tactics coupled with some enlightened 21st Cent discussion on deep lying Centre Forwards is in order?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 11:50:35 am
Anyone who is old enough to remember Joes sweet left foot knows what a half back is

Made me chuckle Pedji!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on June 24, 2022, 11:51:03 am
Anyone who is old enough to remember Joes sweet left foot knows what a half back is

I think he knows and was just suggesting it's a term that isn't used anymore and a youngster would have to ask his dad. :(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Battery Man on June 24, 2022, 12:28:41 pm
I don't know.... but the previous century gave us 'modern schooling, medicine, republics, representative democracy, half backs and the Labour Party ::)

Off topic Evers but I take issue with the last century gave us modern schooling bit, anyone with kids who have learning difficulties or problems will tell you we are very much still in the stone age with schooling  :D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 24, 2022, 12:46:12 pm
Talking about modern schooling I am puzzled by some of the methods they use for teaching children these days. Some years back when my eldest granddaughter was still at primary school (she is now 17) the way they were teaching primary school maths basically was making a relatively simple method more difficult. It was far easier to learn it the way we were taught decades ago.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 24, 2022, 12:56:09 pm
Yes Evers John Reid was an inside forward which I was trying to explain is why he played further forward than Derek Leck who was a half back

Now Evers we need a Terry Branston to replace Horsfall and a Cliff Holton up front.

I always considered Derek "Daisy" Leck as more of a wing back myself, although I think from memory we signed him as a centre forward.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 24, 2022, 12:57:08 pm
What's a half back, Dad ?
Worth two quarter backs?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on June 24, 2022, 13:16:09 pm
Worth two quarter backs?

Do you mean those big girl's blouses that wear padding to play touch rugby?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 24, 2022, 13:36:42 pm
Do you mean those big girl's blouses that wear padding to play touch rugby?
Thats the one, and wear black face paint under each eye. And very fond of taking time out, for a commercial break.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on June 24, 2022, 14:17:14 pm
No Fraser Horsfall in any of the pre season photos so far. Writing definitely seems to be on the wall :(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 24, 2022, 14:27:53 pm
Is Aaron Pierre still looking for a club, or is he out of our league ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 15:56:12 pm
Off topic Evers but I take issue with the last century gave us modern schooling bit, anyone with kids who have learning difficulties or problems will tell you we are very much still in the stone age with schooling  :D

Have no issue with your comments but there has been progress and leave it at that!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Saint Cobbler on June 24, 2022, 17:28:35 pm
I always considered Derek "Daisy" Leck as more of a wing back myself, although I think from memory we signed him as a centre forward.
I thought he was called a wing half. Brilliant too. And yes, we did sign him as a centre forward but he wasn't much better in that position than some of the last couple of years' incumbents, if you know what I mean.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 17:43:17 pm
I thought he was called a wing half. Brilliant too. And yes, we did sign him as a centre forward but he wasn't much better in that position than some of the last couple of years' incumbents, if you know what I mean.

Yes, he was signed as a Centre Forward but Dave Bowen converted him to a right half where he was surprisingly effective!  Bowen appeared to play him wide, nearer to the touch line. It worked for him and the team.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 24, 2022, 18:10:38 pm
Dom Telford signing for Crawley is one of the bigger headscratchers of the summer. They have new owners who are big into crypto and NFT's so have obviously chucked a huge wage his way, was linked with tons of L1 sides.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 24, 2022, 18:23:24 pm
Dom Telford signing for Crawley is one of the bigger headscratchers of the summer. They have new owners who are big into crypto and NFT's so have obviously chucked a huge wage his way, was linked with tons of L1 sides.
The guy is absolutely gash, watched him in their game against Vale and I’m not exaggerating when I say he was the worst player on the pitch.
Stands to reason why he went to Creepy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 24, 2022, 18:32:41 pm
I think Telford could turn out to be a 1 season wonder.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 24, 2022, 18:36:04 pm
I think Telford could turn out to be a 1 season wonder.
+1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 24, 2022, 19:08:32 pm
I like him. He is sharp and his volleys are second to none/noone.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on June 24, 2022, 20:48:06 pm
Regarding Telford; some players look rubbish but score goals….Steve Claridge as a case in point!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on June 24, 2022, 20:53:55 pm
Regarding Telford; some players look rubbish but score goals….Steve Claridge as a case in point!

Crouch?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on June 24, 2022, 20:59:05 pm
Ian Rush….but never seen a player work as hard as him in all my time watching the game!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2022, 21:24:26 pm
Bayo


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 24, 2022, 21:46:10 pm
Ian Rush….but never seen a player work as hard as him in all my time watching the game!
What, more than Matt Taylor and Chris Lines?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 25, 2022, 05:39:08 am
What, more than Matt Taylor and Chris Lines?

Or Leon Constantine!  :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 25, 2022, 09:15:20 am
Looking at the pictures the club tweeted we have Harvey Lintott on trial, a young RB / RW who was released by Gillingham last season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 25, 2022, 09:47:27 am
That's a great eye. I do love the amateur detective work that comes out during trials. Hopefully turns into another Koiki.

We had another young full-back on trial last year just before Koiki that I liked the look off, but didn't pull the trigger on, but I can't remember his name.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 25, 2022, 11:28:41 am
That's a great eye. I do love the amateur detective work that comes out during trials. Hopefully turns into another Koiki.

We had another young full-back on trial last year just before Koiki that I liked the look off, but didn't pull the trigger on, but I can't remember his name.

Was it Josh Debayo? Agree he looked decent in the trial performances. Koiki then came out of no where, gladly so!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 25, 2022, 12:25:18 pm
Looking at the pictures the club tweeted we have Harvey Lintott on trial, a young RB / RW who was released by Gillingham last season.

Is indeed a good spot, Harvey Lintott was described as a decent young prospect along with Gerald Sithole who has since gone to Bolton!
The Gills Manager Harris is working on the principle that if the players are unlikely to feature in L2 then they are released; that is based on physicality.

PS You can see why JB is giving him a trial - as he is over 6ft!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 25, 2022, 13:38:45 pm
along with Gerald Sithole who has since gone to Bolton!


How appropriate that somebody of that name should end up in Bolton.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 25, 2022, 14:13:35 pm
Regarding Telford; some players look rubbish but score goals….Steve Claridge as a case in point!
Paul Culpin.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 25, 2022, 14:29:27 pm
Looking at the pictures the club tweeted we have Harvey Lintott on trial, a young RB / RW who was released by Gillingham last season.

I'm not questioning your knowledge but I haven't seen him myself. I've seen a couple of "new lads" who look similar to the lad you mention, one is Jack Connor (striker) who recently signed a pro deal and the other is Ryan Nolan our centre half who was at Kidderminster on loan at the end of last season. Like I say you could be right and I could be wrong. Is it possible to describe the picture in any way?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 25, 2022, 14:58:43 pm
I'm not questioning your knowledge but I haven't seen him myself. I've seen a couple of "new lads" who look similar to the lad you mention, one is Jack Connor (striker) who recently signed a pro deal and the other is Ryan Nolan our centre half who was at Kidderminster on loan at the end of last season. Like I say you could be right and I could be wrong. Is it possible to describe the picture in any way?
I will assist. And his Lordship would appear to be correct. How the hell did he do that? Facial recognition technology? Well done to Lordjord.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FWB196jXoAUZ8oM?format=jpg&name=900x900)


(https://img.fminside.net/facesfm22/29235896.png)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 25, 2022, 15:26:01 pm
I will assist. And his Lordship would appear to be correct. How the hell did he do that? Facial recognition technology? Well done to Lordjord.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FWB196jXoAUZ8oM?format=jpg&name=900x900)


(https://img.fminside.net/facesfm22/29235896.png)

Well I say  :o

I stand corrected, well done indeed lordjohn. Where the hell was this picture I didn't even see it before today.     


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 25, 2022, 16:53:01 pm
How appropriate that somebody of that name should end up in Bolton.

Nearly said Bradford by thought better if it!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 26, 2022, 10:38:22 am
Stockport supporter says that Horsfall is expected to sign for them on Monday after rejecting a better offer from Crawley (their new owners appear to be providing the manager with a good budget).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 26, 2022, 11:14:18 am
Stockport supporter says that Horsfall is expected to sign for them on Monday after rejecting a better offer from Crawley (their new owners appear to be providing the manager with a good budget).

Not surprising as it's lot less travelling time. Crawley offered more ::). So no higher league club have come in for him apart from rumours with Bristol City! Big loss all the same and breaks up a decent partnership.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 26, 2022, 12:22:37 pm
Horsfall is no big loss IMO although would have preferred him to stay, Crawley 😂 it’s another Salford and Fleetwood, absolutely no support base or even possibility of building one, Rubbish and Dustbins revisited…….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 26, 2022, 13:21:30 pm
Not surprising as it's lot less travelling time.
Noo. Npton to the M25/M23 Gatwick turn off, one hour fourty minutes, I did this every week for about eight years. Another twenty minutes for Crawley? This was at 4am in the morning though. Not sure about Npton to Stockport journey time, but there cant be much difference?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 26, 2022, 15:22:10 pm
Noo. Npton to the M25/M23 Gatwick turn off, one hour fourty minutes, I did this every week for about eight years. Another twenty minutes for Crawley? This was at 4am in the morning though. Not sure about Npton to Stockport journey time, but there cant be much difference?

Was referring to Horsfall going to Stockport as apparently he lives near there. Hence the intro’!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 26, 2022, 15:37:37 pm
David Cornell to sign for Preston North End after completing a medical over the weekend. But he's still S hit - FACT - isn't that right Manny?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on June 26, 2022, 15:42:09 pm
David Cornell to sign for Preston North End after completing a medical over the weekend. But he's still S hit - FACT - isn't that right Manny?  ;D

TBF somebody has to clean Freddie Woodmans boots and Dia has his own brush so good  deal for all partys.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 26, 2022, 15:50:08 pm
TBF somebody has to clean Freddie Woodmans boots and Dia has his own brush so good  deal for all partys.

So Cornell still able to get a contract with a Championship Club and a famous one too!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Dan on June 26, 2022, 17:31:39 pm
David Cornell to sign for Preston North End after completing a medical over the weekend. But he's still S hit - FACT - isn't that right Manny?  ;D

Tell you who isn’t sh**. Cornell’s agent! Can’t believe he’s managed to con another club into a contract 😜🤣 he is dire; it’s impressive how this has been achieved tbh.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 26, 2022, 18:34:07 pm
Cornell was nowhere near as bad as people make out. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't want him back as a first choice keeper, but he's decent enough to have on the bench as a backup.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on June 26, 2022, 18:49:31 pm
Cornell was nowhere near as bad as people make out. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't want him back as a first choice keeper, but he's decent enough to have on the bench as a backup.

Agreed. Not as good as Roberts but he was MUCH better than Mitchell. Had a mistake in him but made some fantastic saves too.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 26, 2022, 20:11:47 pm
As i said last week Horsfall to Stockport is a done deal .
Stockport and Crawley are out bidding each other for players and are miles ahead of anyone else .
Still beware Wrexham .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on June 26, 2022, 23:14:37 pm
Let’s be honest, when you’re talking about English players playing in and around the midlands, taking a sideways (on in this example a downwards) step is very rarely ever about being closer to home. Horsfall spent a few years at Kidderminster, roughly the same distance to Stockport, and then happily moved to Northampton.

I think that using the excuse of moving closer to home as he’s homesick is just that, and excuse to explain the otherwise obvious real reason you’d move to Stockport - a huge hike in wage.

I’m not sure why footballers don’t come out and say it for what it is. In any other walk of life you wouldn’t be looked down upon for jumping ship for double your salary, and if a footballer was just open and honest and said it for what it was, I for one would respect them more for it.

Saves all of the bull**** that will otherwise ensue with reasons to try to justify a downwards step to Stockport.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 26, 2022, 23:23:04 pm
As i said last week Horsfall to Stockport is a done deal .
Stockport and Crawley are out bidding each other for players and are miles ahead of anyone else .
Still beware Wrexham .



If you look at Stockports yellow forum there’s considerable unease at the accumulating debt accruing with current owner. Read it it’s quite a long thread but some at Stockport are clearly worried!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 27, 2022, 06:19:15 am
Aren't Crawley's owner all crypto/NFT morons? I'd assume they'd start to lose their fortune now the ponzi scheme is started to collapse in on it self.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 27, 2022, 07:23:57 am
David Cornell to sign for Preston North End after completing a medical over the weekend. But he's still S hit - FACT - isn't that right Manny?  ;D
Cornell is shît.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 27, 2022, 07:48:09 am


If you look at Stockports yellow forum there’s considerable unease at the accumulating debt accruing with current owner. Read it it’s quite a long thread but some at Stockport are clearly worried!

Believe he wiped that out 2 or so days ago by converting £7.7M of debt to him into equity. Local chap and a fan of the club so fair play to him for doing so. Thats a huge sum to accrue in 2.5 years though, assume it wasnt all just on the playing side of things (no idea though).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 27, 2022, 07:50:59 am
Cornell made some good reaction saves but was beaten far too often with shots from distance. Also stayed on his line and did not command his box.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 27, 2022, 08:13:05 am
Crawley are scatter gun approaching the best players in the league whether under contract or not and just chucking money at them .
Stockport are paying massive signing on fees and wowing players in with facilities and shamoozing.
We cannot compete with that.
Ex loan players are a possibility but it depends on the parent club and also fitnesd


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 27, 2022, 08:29:33 am
Crawley are scatter gun approaching the best players in the league whether under contract or not and just chucking money at them .
Stockport are paying massive signing on fees and wowing players in with facilities and shamoozing.
We cannot compete with that.
Ex loan players are a possibility but it depends on the parent club and also fitnesd

Crawley are scatter gun approaching the best players in the league whether under contract or not and just chucking money at them .
Stockport are paying massive signing on fees and wowing players in with facilities and shamoozing.
We cannot compete with that.
Ex loan players are a possibility but it depends on the parent club and also fitnesd

Who else have Crawley signed or are rumoured to be signing - all I’ve seen is Telford and there’s a distinct possibility that he might turn out a one-season wonder? When you say ex-loan players I assume you mean Eppiah as all of the others were ****? As far as I was aware Magloire is now out of contract? Are there any rumoured incomings in the near future?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on June 27, 2022, 08:40:46 am
Who else have Crawley signed or are rumoured to be signing - all I’ve seen is Telford and there’s a distinct possibility that he might turn out a one-season wonder? When you say ex-loan players I assume you mean Eppiah as all of the others were ****? As far as I was aware Magloire is now out of contract? Are there any rumoured incomings in the near future?

Magloire has another year at Blackburn after they triggered the club's option of a contract extension.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 27, 2022, 08:44:26 am
Magloire has another year at Blackburn after they triggered the club's option of a contract extension.

Ah, that old chestnut - he’s decent enough but I can’t see him ever getting near Blackburn’s first team.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: claretparrot on June 27, 2022, 08:48:12 am
I liked Magloire. Would happily have him back as versatile cover and healthy competition for a CB and/or Aaron's spot.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 27, 2022, 08:56:59 am
As i said last week Horsfall to Stockport is a done deal .
Stockport and Crawley are out bidding each other for players and are miles ahead of anyone else .
Still beware Wrexham .

re: Wrexham, taken from Twitter.


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⚪️🔴 Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has been told he only has around 35% of last season’s budget available for this summers transfers. Last season’s spending was funded by a sponsorship deal with TikTok. The owners are reluctant to invest to much of there own personal cash.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 27, 2022, 09:04:52 am
Crawley may not be signing players but they are offering big money to contracted well known players to tempt them away .
Magloire will depend on Blackburn’s new manager.
Eppiah is the only other one to be considered - complications there .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 27, 2022, 09:29:40 am
Crawley may not be signing players but they are offering big money to contracted well known players to tempt them away .
Magloire will depend on Blackburn’s new manager.
Eppiah is the only other one to be considered - complications there .

I’d be very happy to see Eppiah back, real bums off seats player, seems to fit our profile of being injury prone as well, what’s not to like.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 27, 2022, 09:30:37 am
Crawley may not be signing players but they are offering big money to contracted well known players to tempt them away .
Magloire will depend on Blackburn’s new manager.
Eppiah is the only other one to be considered - complications there .


When you say contracted well known players have you any names? Are you hinting that they might be sniffing around some of our players?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window 🪟
Post by: everbrite on June 27, 2022, 10:41:48 am
Believe he wiped that out 2 or so days ago by converting £7.7M of debt to him into equity. Local chap and a fan of the club so fair play to him for doing so. Thats a huge sum to accrue in 2.5 years though, assume it wasnt all just on the playing side of things (no idea though).

Right again LJ - they still don’t own EP but have a long lease with local council which provided no lease terms are broken makes the ground as good as theirs. What I can’t quite understand is that their owner appears to be very wealthy according to posters on their forum; yet most of the finances appear to be tied up in a myriad of lease arrangements. Why complicate ownership to this extent. Makes our situation appear straightforward?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window 🪟
Post by: Manwork04 on June 27, 2022, 11:04:47 am
Right again LJ - they still don’t own EP but have a long lease with local council which provided no lease terms are broken makes the ground as good as theirs. What I can’t quite understand is that their owner appears to be very wealthy according to posters on their forum; yet most of the finances appear to be tied up in a myriad of lease arrangements. Why complicate ownership to this extent. Makes our situation appear straightforward?


Tax avoidance, they will be using the loans to offset.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on June 27, 2022, 15:26:20 pm
Cornell must have the world's greatest agent- not even a decent league 2 keeper in my opinion.


Regarding Crawley and Stockport-from what I have read-does not look like the most thought out of approaches -a bit like Salford who recruit championship strikers on 5k a week when they get about 3 fans going to an away game.

This season looks like its going to be a tough one that being said.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 27, 2022, 16:10:41 pm
Well recent history would suggest it's not the big spenders who go up, it's the coherent ones.

Exeter / Cheltenham / Port Vale / Morecambe / Bristol Rovers


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 16:42:35 pm
Cornell must have the world's greatest agent- not even a decent league 2 keeper in my opinion.


Regarding Crawley and Stockport-from what I have read-does not look like the most thought out of approaches -a bit like Salford who recruit championship strikers on 5k a week when they get about 3 fans going to an away game.

This season looks like its going to be a tough one that being said.

Crawley and Stockport are completely different animals!

One is a club who were in the Championship as recently as 2002, were beset by financial issues, slid all the way down to the Conference North by 2013, have since bounced back with promotion to the National League and now the EFL, played in front of 10000 capacity crowds on numerous occasions last season, took over 2000 fans away from home to a few games too......the other is Crawley Town!

What Stockport have done is galvanised the support, in a similar way to what Luton did after their issues, what Lincoln did after dipping into the non-league and what Grimsby are doing after the same fate befell them. Everything that Crawley do going forward is "manufactured", in the same way as it is at Salford, and you can probably add the likes of Fleetwood and Harrogate to that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 27, 2022, 16:46:13 pm
Northampton Town look to complete the signing of striker Corie Andrews following his release from AFC Wimbledon, looks to be a two year deal #afcw #ntfc #cobblers https://twitter.com/TransferCentre9/status/1541461693464821760/photo/1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 17:01:11 pm
Northampton Town look to complete the signing of striker Corie Andrews following his release from AFC Wimbledon, looks to be a two year deal #afcw #ntfc #cobblers https://twitter.com/TransferCentre9/status/1541461693464821760/photo/1

Didn't actually play a game for AFCW. Started out at Palace for whom he never played either, loan spells at Margate and Kinstonian before joining Whyteleaf and Kingstonian on a permanent basis (5 goals in 9 games)  then joining up with the Wombles. Loan spells at Aldershot (9 goals in 19 starts) and most recently Colchester (3 starts and 8 sub appearances since joining in the January window, scoring one goal) before being released by AFC.

Two year deal for a player with three league starts?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 27, 2022, 17:15:16 pm
Didn't actually play a game for AFCW. Started out at Palace for whom he never played either, loan spells at Margate and Kinstonian before joining Whyteleaf and Kingstonian on a permanent basis (5 goals in 9 games)  then joining up with the Wombles. Loan spells at Aldershot (9 goals in 19 starts) and most recently Colchester (3 starts and 8 sub appearances since joining in the January window, scoring one goal) before being released by AFC.

Two year deal for a player with three league starts?



Still, got to be a better option than Kabamba right?

Decent age with numerous clubs looking at him apparently...

https://the72.co.uk/2022/05/23/afc-wimbledon-release-corie-andrews-with-swindon-town-and-newport-county-lurking/



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 17:26:38 pm
Still, got to be a better option than Kabamba right?

Decent age with numerous clubs looking at him apparently...

https://the72.co.uk/2022/05/23/afc-wimbledon-release-corie-andrews-with-swindon-town-and-newport-county-lurking/



I'm sure someone thought Kabamba was a decent option at the time!! In fact Kabamba was probably "more proven" than Andrews having scored almost 100 goals at different levels.

Certainly though Andrews is a decent age, at 24 can hopefully improve, and yes he certainly has his suitors it appears.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 27, 2022, 17:29:12 pm
Northampton Town look to complete the signing of striker Corie Andrews following his release from AFC Wimbledon, looks to be a two year deal #afcw #ntfc #cobblers https://twitter.com/TransferCentre9/status/1541461693464821760/photo/1
That Twitter site is a constant source of misinformation. A few days ago, they had Scott Pollock joining Dagenham. I enjoy reading them though!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JSO on June 27, 2022, 18:04:36 pm
Horsfall to Stockport confirmed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 27, 2022, 18:05:52 pm
Horsfall to Stockport confirmed.

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-defender-horsfall-departs-cobblers-after-agreeing-unbelievable-deal-with-league-two-rivals-3747323


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 27, 2022, 18:06:17 pm
Fraser has finally signed for Stockport according to the official site.

Has anybody noticed Aaron McGowan in those training shots, I was just wondering if he is still injured.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 27, 2022, 18:07:27 pm
Horsfall to Stockport confirmed.

as predicted last week - Crawley came in late but Stockport outbid


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 27, 2022, 18:16:00 pm
Horsfall to Stockport confirmed.

Good. Sorry to see him go but he was always going to leave so I'm glad the protracted affair is over and we can concentrate on replacing him. I wouldn't be surprised if we had someone all lined up but couldn't sign them until it was definite Horsfall wasn't going to take the deal he'd been offered.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on June 27, 2022, 18:29:47 pm
 Good luck to him.  We will find someone the same level as him or better!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 27, 2022, 18:41:02 pm
Good luck to him.  We will find someone the same level as him or better!

I'll make a prediction.

We'll concede more goals next season without him but;

We'll score more goals because we've got better options up front.

In some ways this is a backward step for him. He really should be playing at a higher level next season for career development. A three year contract on lucrative terms will of course reinforce his financial security (if he has more sense than most pro footballers !). Good luck to him. He has been great for us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on June 27, 2022, 18:51:24 pm
Stockport? I would have thought he was better than that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 18:52:17 pm

Has anybody noticed Aaron McGowan in those training shots, I was just wondering if he is still injured.

Yes, he is still injured but getting close to fitness according to James at the Chron.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 18:56:16 pm
Stockport? I would have thought he was better than that.

Its just a job at the end of the day...... they are paying him more money, he's closer to his home and his family......Stockports offer was on the table, our offers were on the table, he is out of contract with us in three days.

I predict that Stockport will win promotion to League 1 this coming season, and he's been offered a three year deal.... two of which may be at a higher level than now.

Nothing to do with "him being better than that"...... it seems it was either us or them and he's made his choice!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 27, 2022, 18:58:07 pm
To "The Horse"
To "The Horse"
We are saying goodbye to "The Horse"
And as we are saying goodbye to "The Horse"
We are saying goodbye to "The Horse"


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 27, 2022, 19:04:51 pm
A frustrating loss.

Always had a mistake in him though.

I’m sure there is better out there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 19:07:26 pm
A frustrating loss.

Always had a mistake in him though.

I’m sure there is better out there.

There probably are......we've just got to find them, be able to afford them, and hope that the likes of Stockport don't go after them too!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 19:21:23 pm
There probably are......we've just got to find them, be able to afford them, and hope that the likes of Stockport don't go after them too!!

Do they call you Mr Doom & Gloom?

The four signings so far look alright, so give them a chance and you could be surprised...there again, maybe you'll remain the same  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 19:23:52 pm
Do they call you Mr Doom & Gloom?

The four signings so far look alright, so give them a chance and you could be surprised...there again, maybe you'll remain the same  ::)

No, never been called that....and yes the signings so far look alright.....I even said that in a post further up this thread.

Cast another line.......


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 19:31:33 pm
No, never been called that....and yes the signings so far look alright.....I even said that in a post further up this thread.

Cast another line.......

Ok, I will. Maybe, we already have Horsfall's replacement? Ryan Nolan - great pedigree IF he can get over his injury problems during this pre-season. Max Dyche, could be about to come of age this season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 27, 2022, 19:37:32 pm
Horsfall is dead to me now, I honestly think we can get just as good if not better, Guthrie was much more solid FACT.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 19:42:11 pm
Horsfall is dead to me now, I honestly think we can get just as good if not better, Guthrie was much more solid FACT.

Yeah, the back pass against Bristol Rovers springs to mind. We all know how important that turned out to be, but he did score plenty of goals, so is probably well in credit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 27, 2022, 19:59:52 pm
Ok, I will. Maybe, we already have Horsfall's replacement? Ryan Nolan - great pedigree IF he can get over his injury problems during this pre-season. Max Dyche, could be about to come of age this season.

Has Nolan been spotted in the pre season pictures?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 20:03:50 pm
Has Nolan been spotted in the pre season pictures?

Yes. I have seen him in a couple of group running sessions.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 27, 2022, 20:09:23 pm
Ok, I will. Maybe, we already have Horsfall's replacement? Ryan Nolan - great pedigree IF he can get over his injury problems during this pre-season. Max Dyche, could be about to come of age this season.

Nolan is a big "if".....not sure what went on at Kidderminster but he was an unused sub for one game and started another lasting 64 minutes before being replaced......that was it from March to May. Agree he has the pedigree, but doesn't strike me as a player who could play 40 odd games at centre-back next season.
 
Dyche is an interesting one..... good player, composed and tidy..... question with him is whether Brady sticks him in there or keeps him back for another season..... made his debut and played well in the game against Crewe 18 months ago, played in the next game (4-0 loss at Oxford) and that was it for the season. Last season he made one appearance, again not disappointing in the win over Leyton Orient.....and that was that. Does he just become "ready" after barely getting a look in? Its a big step for a 19 year old.......like you say though, he may come of age given the chance!

Question for you and others though....... we've obviously still got Guthrie...... do we go out and bring in Turnbull or Pierre (just examples) on permanent deals, or Magloire/A.N. Other on a season long loan, or do we blood Mr Dyche?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 27, 2022, 20:10:19 pm
Yeah, the back pass against Bristol Rovers springs to mind. We all know how important that turned out to be, but he did score plenty of goals, so is probably well in credit.
Or the last minute hand ball against Carlisle!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 27, 2022, 20:11:51 pm
Something tells me Nolan is going to be a bit of a bust. We have made some left field signing in recent years that have been worth a gamble, ala Leon Lobjoit, Matt Warburton. Nolan has the pedigree in terms of the coaching he would have received, but 60 odd mins at Kidderminster does not exactly bode well for this season.

Probably worth the gamble and hopefully proves me wrong but dont have a great feeling about that one!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 20:18:56 pm
Nolan is a big "if".....not sure what went on at Kidderminster but he was an unused sub for one game and started another lasting 64 minutes before being replaced......that was it from March to May. Agree he has the pedigree, but doesn't strike me as a player who could play 40 odd games at centre-back next season.
 
Dyche is an interesting one..... good player, composed and tidy..... question with him is whether Brady sticks him in there or keeps him back for another season..... made his debut and played well in the game against Crewe 18 months ago, played in the next game (4-0 loss at Oxford) and that was it for the season. Last season he made one appearance, again not disappointing in the win over Leyton Orient.....and that was that. Does he just become "ready" after barely getting a look in? Its a big step for a 19 year old.......like you say though, he may come of age given the chance!

Question for you and others though....... we've obviously still got Guthrie...... do we go out and bring in Turnbull or Pierre (just examples) on permanent deals, or Magloire/A.N. Other on a season long loan, or do we blood Mr Dyche?

I'd quite like Turnbull or Pierre back but both play on the left side, as does Guthrie and Dyche for that matter. Ideally a right sided centre half needs to be signed, Magloire fits that bill more I would suggest.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 27, 2022, 20:21:17 pm
Rod McDonald has signed for Crewe. Carlisle reckon he was called concrete Rod because his boots were full of concrete making him so slow.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 27, 2022, 20:21:31 pm
Nolan is a big "if".....not sure what went on at Kidderminster but he was an unused sub for one game and started another lasting 64 minutes before being replaced......that was it from March to May. Agree he has the pedigree, but doesn't strike me as a player who could play 40 odd games at centre-back next season.
 
Dyche is an interesting one..... good player, composed and tidy..... question with him is whether Brady sticks him in there or keeps him back for another season..... made his debut and played well in the game against Crewe 18 months ago, played in the next game (4-0 loss at Oxford) and that was it for the season. Last season he made one appearance, again not disappointing in the win over Leyton Orient.....and that was that. Does he just become "ready" after barely getting a look in? Its a big step for a 19 year old.......like you say though, he may come of age given the chance!

Question for you and others though....... we've obviously still got Guthrie...... do we go out and bring in Turnbull or Pierre (just examples) on permanent deals, or Magloire/A.N. Other on a season long loan, or do we blood Mr Dyche?

We have the chance in pre-season to see (without costing us points). Both Kettering and Brackley rated him so he could even go out on loan to a National Conference side to assist his development.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 27, 2022, 20:22:15 pm
Nolan is a big "if".....not sure what went on at Kidderminster but he was an unused sub for one game and started another lasting 64 minutes before being replaced......that was it from March to May. Agree he has the pedigree, but doesn't strike me as a player who could play 40 odd games at centre-back next season.
 
Dyche is an interesting one..... good player, composed and tidy..... question with him is whether Brady sticks him in there or keeps him back for another season..... made his debut and played well in the game against Crewe 18 months ago, played in the next game (4-0 loss at Oxford) and that was it for the season. Last season he made one appearance, again not disappointing in the win over Leyton Orient.....and that was that. Does he just become "ready" after barely getting a look in? Its a big step for a 19 year old.......like you say though, he may come of age given the chance!

Question for you and others though....... we've obviously still got Guthrie...... do we go out and bring in Turnbull or Pierre (just examples) on permanent deals, or Magloire/A.N. Other on a season long loan, or do we blood Mr Dyche?

Would like to see another come in for sure but Dyche be considered the 1st backup / genuine rotational option. Really like Brady but one thing  I would argue that he needs to develop is utilising more of his options. We saw Hoskins / Pinnock play CM over Pollock last season, Harriman never featuring when McGowan was out.

For me I would say bring in another experienced option, then perhaps one other younger type (depending on Nolan) to go with Dyche and Guthrie.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 27, 2022, 20:30:58 pm
I see someone has posted a screenshot of our players ripping the pìss out of Fraser on his r£ason$ for leaving.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 27, 2022, 20:48:21 pm
Nolan will be lucky if he gets 10 minutes against Sileby before being shipped out on loan to the Central Comb .
Dyche will be a back up


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 27, 2022, 21:04:39 pm
Heneghan suggested in his twitter talk today that we'd start to up the ante on our replacement signings once Horsfall made his decision. Let's see. (Also suggest a little bit of interest in Eppiah or Maglorie, but not the top targets)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 27, 2022, 21:08:37 pm
Nolan will be lucky if he gets 10 minutes against Sileby before being shipped out on loan to the Central Comb .
Dyche will be a back up

Shows how much you know. We're not even playing Sileby this pre-season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 27, 2022, 22:26:00 pm
Shows how much you know. We're not even playing Sileby this pre-season.



 ;D

Ouch but hope you laugh that one off B&S 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 27, 2022, 22:28:47 pm
Fraser is a great player at this level and we were lucky to have him. Talented, improving, decent age, no injury issues, great attitude, all you can ask for in division 2 player. Expectations that a centre half with those attributes at our level should also have an error free season are perhaps a tad unrealistic. Alternatively had he continued to struggle for form after we signed him, we would have slaughtered him, demanded his contract be ripped up and marched him out into the abyss without an income, thank you or second thought. Loyalty is a 2-way attribute, you can’t have it all ways. Most if not all on here offered a significant increase in pay for doing the same job would jump at it, so get over it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 27, 2022, 22:43:06 pm
Its just a job at the end of the day...... they are paying him more money, he's closer to his home and his family......Stockports offer was on the table, our offers were on the table, he is out of contract with us in three days.

I predict that Stockport will win promotion to League 1 this coming season, and he's been offered a three year deal.... two of which may be at a higher level than now.

Nothing to do with "him being better than that"...... it seems it was either us or them and he's made his choice!

My friendly observation is not so quite laid back 8)

Yes he will be closer to home but we could also be promoted this coming season so that partially neutralisers your argument on a higher level.
For once the Marquis has point - as from what I have seen of Horsfall he is clearly better than L2 and for career advancement should be aiming for a club in top end of league one. He could have easily stayed with us for another year and make a decision if we doing ok league wise. Finally I remind readers of all persuasion on here that Horsfall enjoyed a good partnership with Guthrie; partnerships are made over a season not by easy money at a nearby League 2 Club whether or not it is near 'home' for him. Finally we don't know who will be promoted this year, we can guess/assume. Funny things happen on the final day in this division!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 27, 2022, 23:03:26 pm
Fraser is a great player at this level and we were lucky to have him. Talented, improving, decent age, no injury issues, great attitude, all you can ask for in division 2 player. Expectations that a centre half with those attributes at our level should also have an error free season are perhaps a tad unrealistic. Alternatively had he continued to struggle for form after we signed him, we would have slaughtered him, demanded his contract be ripped up and marched him out into the abyss without an income, thank you or second thought. Loyalty is a 2-way attribute, you can’t have it all ways. Most if not all on here offered a significant increase in pay for doing the same job would jump at it, so get over it.

Melly perhaps ‘Back of the Net’s’ simple analogy " I think in Guthrie and Horsfall we had a partnership that was greater than the sum of its parts. Those pairings are hard to find so I'd do all I could to keep him. I'm resigned to him leaving, but I think he'll be a big loss".
Is the way to look at Horsfall leaving? It may take us half a season to unearth (if ever) such a rewarding partnership! Then what!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 27, 2022, 23:09:38 pm
Joe Ironside striker, Camb United out of contract useful player at L2 level yes/No


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 28, 2022, 04:34:13 am
Melly perhaps Drillings simple analogy " I think in Guthrie and Horsfall we had a partnership that was greater than the sum of its parts. Those pairings are hard to find so I'd do all I could to keep him. I'm resigned to him leaving, but I think he'll be a big loss".
Is the way to look at Horsfall leaving? It may take us half a season to unearth (if ever) such a rewarding partnership! Then what!

Pretty sure that was me... :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on June 28, 2022, 07:22:47 am
Northampton Town look to complete the signing of striker Corie Andrews following his release from AFC Wimbledon, looks to be a two year deal #afcw #ntfc #cobblers https://twitter.com/TransferCentre9/status/1541461693464821760/photo/1

Aldershot fans I know said he looked a level above for them last year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on June 28, 2022, 07:31:50 am
We saw Hoskins / Pinnock play CM over Pollock last season, Harriman never featuring when McGowan was out.


and pollock has gone to a national league north side and harriman is yet to find a club (i think!).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 28, 2022, 07:41:22 am
Shows how much you know. We're not even playing Sileby this pre-season.

i was speaking figuratively …
I doubt he will play for Northampton Town in a first team game of any consequence .
There was good reason why Kidderminster subbed him after 70 mins on his debut and he never saw light of day again .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 28, 2022, 07:45:29 am
i was speaking figuratively …
I doubt he will play for Northampton Town in a first team game of any consequence .
There was good reason why Kidderminster subbed him after 70 mins on his debut and he never saw light of day again .

That was last season. I'm sure they have been working on his fitness. Time will tell, you could be right but like I said he does have good pedigree if they can sort out his fitness issues.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 28, 2022, 07:47:09 am
Joe Ironside striker, Camb United out of contract useful player at L2 level yes/No

Under contract until June 2023, but to answer your question - yes.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 28, 2022, 07:54:47 am
Corie Andrews seems a bit of a strange one. A few other clubs are listed as being interested but why did relegated AFC Wimbledon sign him but never play him?. That said no doubt he could score more goals for us than the total scored last season by Rose, Kabamba and Ashley-Seal (anybody snapped him up yet?).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 28, 2022, 08:05:29 am
Pretty sure that was me... :P


Correct and apologies! Amended 😩


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 28, 2022, 08:09:17 am
Corie Andrews seems a bit of a strange one. A few other clubs are listed as being interested but why did relegated AFC Wimbledon sign him but never play him?. That said no doubt he could score more goals for us than the total scored last season by Rose, Kabamba and Ashley-Seal (anybody snapped him up yet?).
BAS is not a footballer so it’s no surprise he hasn’t got a club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 28, 2022, 08:11:35 am
Fraser is a great player at this level and we were lucky to have him. Talented, improving, decent age, no injury issues, great attitude, all you can ask for in division 2 player. Expectations that a centre half with those attributes at our level should also have an error free season are perhaps a tad unrealistic. Alternatively had he continued to struggle for form after we signed him, we would have slaughtered him, demanded his contract be ripped up and marched him out into the abyss without an income, thank you or second thought. Loyalty is a 2-way attribute, you can’t have it all ways. Most if not all on here offered a significant increase in pay for doing the same job would jump at it, so get over it.
I don’t think anyone is really upset by his leaving, fair play to him, personally I don’t think he was as great as you make out, Guthrie is a much better defender IMO.
I would also say that Turnbull is a better defender and would welcome him back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on June 28, 2022, 08:18:55 am
I don’t think anyone is really upset by his leaving, fair play to him, personally I don’t think he was as great as you make out, Guthrie is a much better defender IMO.
I would also say that Turnbull is a better defender and would welcome him back.

Horsfall is a very good player at L2 level in my opinion, but we seem to be good at finding decent centre backs, so I'm not too worried. I liked Turnbull too, but the centre back I'd most like to return, assuming he hasn't got too slow with age, is Aaron Pierre.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on June 28, 2022, 08:56:28 am
and pollock has gone to a national league north side and harriman is yet to find a club (i think!).

True but Mills has since retired. Danny Rose found a L2 club, i think we all agree pretty much any other forward option would have been better off the bench, its not like the options used were great. I just think its difficult to rely on such a small core of the squad. That will probably change this season as it will be pretty much all Brady players + we can use 5 subs.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on June 28, 2022, 09:09:17 am
I'll make a prediction.

We'll concede more goals next season without him but;

We'll score more goals because we've got better options up front.

In some ways this is a backward step for him. He really should be playing at a higher level next season for career development. A three year contract on lucrative terms will of course reinforce his financial security (if he has more sense than most pro footballers !). Good luck to him. He has been great for us.
I honestly don't think that. The biggest asset was to keep calderwood. Since Calderwood has been here the defence has flourished. Any defender we do get who is good, calderwood would help.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on June 28, 2022, 09:10:32 am
I don’t think anyone is really upset by his leaving, fair play to him, personally I don’t think he was as great as you make out, Guthrie is a much better defender IMO.
I would also say that Turnbull is a better defender and would welcome him back.

No doubt he was an influential player for us last year and it would be ungracious not to thank him and wish him well but if we cast our mind back to when he was partnering Bolger he wasn't so great and made a lot of mistakes so I think that partnership in central defence is so important and Stockport might find that out to their cost  - and yes on balance yes I think Guthrie is the better defender (and Bolger the worst)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 28, 2022, 09:29:43 am
The data available on players is really good and both Horsfall and Roberts were top in league 2 last season .
Guthrie was also right up there .
I think we need to keep everything crossed he doesn’t also leave . Of course , if he did it would be for money but would leave us critically short , especially with McGowan injured .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 28, 2022, 10:33:36 am
The data available on players is really good and both Horsfall and Roberts were top in league 2 last season .
Guthrie was also right up there .
I think we need to keep everything crossed he doesn’t also leave . Of course , if he did it would be for money but would leave us critically short , especially with McGowan injured .

Guthrie is our player - under contract. We don't have to sell like we didn't with Koiki. If a team wants to offer silly money then fair enough. But if we're serious about getting promotion we should hang on to our better players.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 28, 2022, 12:05:52 pm
We really should be looking to extend Guthrie & Pinnock's contract sooner rather than later


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 28, 2022, 12:53:01 pm
We really should be looking to extend Guthrie & Pinnock's contract sooner rather than later
This but unfortunately the players don’t always want to commit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: angrydad on June 28, 2022, 12:58:04 pm
This but unfortunately the players don’t always want to commit.

Why would they stay if they can get more money elsewhere ? - the only reason would be if they have commitments outside of football.  We ought to use our links to the university to enrol them on part time courses - get them trapped here!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 28, 2022, 14:31:08 pm
This but unfortunately the players don’t always want to commit.

I'd hope at least one of the two would want the security, especially with a hefty promotional wage rise cooked in.

It does feel like we're consistently poor at this contract pre-planning, though it's probably more indicative of our status as a club, players always feel they might be able to do a little bit better than us come next summer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 28, 2022, 14:54:37 pm
  We ought to use our links to the university to enrol them on part time courses - get them trapped here!
Over the years, I have known a few lasses from uni, that have gained their qualifications, and decided to remain here and look for work. This is where most of their friends are. Trapped, maybe, but only after they have a mortgage, a job, and kids.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 28, 2022, 16:37:45 pm
We really should be looking to extend Guthrie & Pinnock's contract sooner rather than later

They will have seen what their old work mates have been offered and will be counting down the days so they can follow.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 28, 2022, 18:29:18 pm
They will have seen what their old work mates have been offered and will be counting down the days so they can follow.



You know this for sure?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 28, 2022, 18:29:40 pm
Gillingham want Harry Smith, Leyton Orient reportedly asking for £70,000.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 28, 2022, 19:09:10 pm
Gillingham want Harry Smith, Leyton Orient reportedly asking for £70,000.
£70k 😂 it’s like going back to the 80’s


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on June 28, 2022, 19:25:51 pm
£70k 😂 it’s like going back to the 80’s

Excellent, we are going to re-sign Paul Culpin.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 28, 2022, 20:26:46 pm
Think contracts expire 30/06 so that date onwards should be busy as those still thinking about contract offers will no longer be paid!

Just seen Jordan Tunnicliffe leaving Crawley...28 and originally from Nuneaton...possible Horsfall replacement?

Then again, if Crawley really wanted to keep him, I'm sure with their bags they could...

Lots of decent players out there still to decide their futures



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 28, 2022, 20:39:14 pm
Excellent, we are going to re-sign Paul Culpin.
Cully turned at the same speed as milk.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 28, 2022, 20:51:40 pm
You know this for sure?


I do.

Please remember this next summer….

Although I’m getting tired of always being right  >:D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on June 28, 2022, 21:27:49 pm
Think contracts expire 30/06 so that date onwards should be busy as those still thinking about contract offers will no longer be paid!

Just seen Jordan Tunnicliffe leaving Crawley...28 and originally from Nuneaton...possible Horsfall replacement?

Then again, if Crawley really wanted to keep him, I'm sure with their bags they could...

Lots of decent players out there still to decide their futures


Tunnicliffe is off to Wrexham and a big salary…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 28, 2022, 21:56:05 pm

Tunnicliffe is off to Wrexham and a big salary…


Ah well, may aswell just let Stockport, Salford, Crawley & Wrexham outbid each other for every decent player then until they've filled up their squads, then hopefully they'll still be some left for all us other clubs to pick up


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 00:34:17 am
Ah well, may aswell just let Stockport, Salford, Crawley & Wrexham outbid each other for every decent player then until they've filled up their squads, then hopefully they'll still be some left for all us other clubs to pick up
All driving up expectations and salaries in the process, makes my píss boil. The entire EFL governing structure needs dismantling, fast.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 01:04:29 am


I do.

Please remember this next summer….

Although I’m getting tired of always being right  >:D

How come?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 03:48:18 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/vadaine-oliver-reveals-reason-for-leaving-cobblers-for-gillingham-after-play-off-final-win-3747924


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on June 29, 2022, 06:44:59 am
All driving up expectations and salaries in the process, makes my píss boil. The entire EFL governing structure needs dismantling, fast.

We’re you equally annoyed when we were the club paying crazy wages for Gabbiadini, a huge fee for Kirk and a ridiculous package for Martin Smith to drop down a division and sign for a much smaller club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 29, 2022, 07:22:50 am
Ah well, may aswell just let Stockport, Salford, Crawley & Wrexham outbid each other for every decent player then until they've filled up their squads, then hopefully they'll still be some left for all us other clubs to pick up
That pretty much is the way it is - and add Chesterfield , Mansfield and Orient to that list just below the big boys .
However , as we saw last season it really isn’t and never has been all about money . I am sure they are the words of our chairman to the manager.
It is hard to constantly over perform though and get through on team spirit .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 29, 2022, 07:33:58 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/vadaine-oliver-reveals-reason-for-leaving-cobblers-for-gillingham-after-play-off-final-win-3747924

I guess from what he says there he chose right - he thought we wouldn't be strong enough to stay up and Evans persuaded him that Gillingham were a better bet. Perhaps KC was too honest with him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 29, 2022, 07:34:53 am
That pretty much is the way it is - and add Chesterfield , Mansfield and Orient to that list just below the big boys .
However , as we saw last season it really isn’t and never has been all about money . I am sure they are the words of our chairman to the manager.
It is hard to constantly over perform though and get through on team spirit .


Didn’t you say that the budget had reduced literally a few days before we signed Hylton, Burge, Fox and Haynes at which point James Heneghan stated that the budget has been increased? I don’t doubt that we are not at the very top table but especially with Hylton and Burge you would have thought that at least one of the clubs’ that you list above would have outbid us if that was the case?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 29, 2022, 07:41:31 am
That pretty much is the way it is - and add Chesterfield , Mansfield and Orient to that list just below the big boys .
However , as we saw last season it really isn’t and never has been all about money . I am sure they are the words of our chairman to the manager.
It is hard to constantly over perform though and get through on team spirit .


Use the more limited resources more wisely. Invest in players with a significant potential sell on. Have a process of improving players for the team and their benefit (Brady often says this).

Orient is a specific case in itself - far more expensive to live in that area. You need a much higher salary to get anything decent (rent or purchase).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on June 29, 2022, 07:50:05 am
Use the more limited resources more wisely. Invest in players with a significant potential sell on. Have a process of improving players for the team and their benefit (Brady often says this).

Orient is a specific case in itself - far more expensive to live in that area. You need a much higher salary to get anything decent (rent or purchase).

You then have a group of inexperienced youngsters.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 29, 2022, 07:50:58 am
That season we went berserk with Chinese money cost us dear - not only relegation but the club having to cut back for several years in an attempt to get the club back on an even keel. KC probably did a very good job for KT/DB in this respect. Managing the expectations of supporters and players.

Conclusion - the club needs credible consistency of management strategy - the owners failed us in this.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 08:03:08 am
Didn’t you say that the budget had reduced literally a few days before we signed Hylton, Burge, Fox and Haynes at which point James Heneghan stated that the budget has been increased? I don’t doubt that we are not at the very top table but especially with Hylton and Burge you would have thought that at least one of the clubs’ that you list above would have outbid us if that was the case?

It was rumoured down here that Pompey were also looking at Hylton.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 29, 2022, 08:45:31 am
Didn’t you say that the budget had reduced literally a few days before we signed Hylton, Burge, Fox and Haynes at which point James Heneghan stated that the budget has been increased? I don’t doubt that we are not at the very top table but especially with Hylton and Burge you would have thought that at least one of the clubs’ that you list above would have outbid us if that was the case?
We have let 10 players leave, nearly all of the top earners have gone, we have brought in 4 quality players, I’m sure you can do the maths.
We were 17th in terms of budget last season, I’m led to believe it’s no better.
We still need a quality right sided Center half, cover at full back, another central midfielder, a wide player, (Eppiah?) and a couple of strikers.
And that’s the bare minimum.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 29, 2022, 09:20:56 am
Didn’t you say that the budget had reduced literally a few days before we signed Hylton, Burge, Fox and Haynes at which point James Heneghan stated that the budget has been increased? I don’t doubt that we are not at the very top table but especially with Hylton and Burge you would have thought that at least one of the clubs’ that you list above would have outbid us if that was the case?
Don’t take out of context what i say .
The budget may have increased slightly but in relative terms against other teams in this division and some teams in the division below , it has decreased because other teams have increased their budgets by more .
Therefore , our standing when competing with other teams has diminished or at least stayed still .
The signings are no reflection on the budget necessarily .
The recruitment hadn’t finished and you don’t know what there is left to spend and whether the squad may be smaller for example .
In other words , the money may have increased but the competitiveness may not have done .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 29, 2022, 09:33:48 am
Don’t take out of context what i say .
The budget may have increased slightly but in relative terms against other teams in this division and some teams in the division below , it has decreased because other teams have increased their budgets by more .
Therefore , our standing when competing with other teams has diminished or at least stayed still .
The signings are no reflection on the budget necessarily .
The recruitment hadn’t finished and you don’t know what there is left to spend and whether the squad may be smaller for example .
In other words , the money may have increased but the competitiveness may not have done .

I like the way you analyse things B&S - you'd make a good economist/econometrist. Considering opportunity cost, placing the issues in context, making relevant comparisons, making reference to imponderables/missing information. Vastly better than the sort of responses I get from the majority of undergraduate students I have to assess and mark for set work and examinations.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 09:39:34 am
Don’t take out of context what i say .
The budget may have increased slightly but in relative terms against other teams in this division and some teams in the division below , it has decreased because other teams have increased their budgets by more .
Therefore , our standing when competing with other teams has diminished or at least stayed still .
The signings are no reflection on the budget necessarily .
The recruitment hadn’t finished and you don’t know what there is left to spend and whether the squad may be smaller for example .
In other words , the money may have increased but the competitiveness may not have done .

 
Recent signings appear to contradict your analysis above!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on June 29, 2022, 09:55:12 am
We have let 10 players leave, nearly all of the top earners have gone, we have brought in 4 quality players, I’m sure you can do the maths.
We were 17th in terms of budget last season, I’m led to believe it’s no better.
We still need a quality right sided Center half, cover at full back, another central midfielder, a wide player, (Eppiah?) and a couple of strikers.
And that’s the bare minimum.

I think last season we had cover (probably quite expensive) where we didn’t need it and in a desperate attempt to find a striker we had too many players in that position that simply weren’t good enough- still signings to be made but with the exception of a replacement for FH (although I believe Dyche can do a job) we have a good spine and hopefully some money left for some additional signings


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 10:01:07 am
I like the way you analyse things B&S - you'd make a good economist/econometrist. Considering opportunity cost, placing the issues in context, making relevant comparisons, making reference to imponderables/missing information. Vastly better than the sort of responses I get from the majority of undergraduate students I have to assess and mark for set work and examinations.

Pretty sure his perception is based on his flawed interpretation of current League 2 playing budgets. He takes a very egotistical view often on hindsight basis. His greatest faux pas was refusing to go to Stevenage as the pillars obstructed his view! That is until somebody pointed out there were no pillars obstructing views in the away end! You just need a big pinch of salt when he broadcasts his views!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on June 29, 2022, 10:43:10 am
Pretty sure his perception is based on his flawed interpretation of current League 2 playing budgets. He takes a very egotistical view often on hindsight basis. His greatest faux pas was refusing to go to Stevenage as the pillars obstructed his view! That is until somebody pointed out there were no pillars obstructing views in the away end! You just need a big pinch of salt when he broadcasts his views!

And maybe you need to actually read and digest his post?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 10:56:43 am
And maybe you need to actually read and digest his post?

On that basis you do as well! Digest his posts -  you need a hefty pinch of salt to do that. Good luck with your opinion all the same!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 29, 2022, 11:26:32 am
Does anybody have any transfer rumours to share?

Mindful we've gone off track and like the majority of other threads this one is turning Neverbrite's attention circus.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 11:53:59 am
Maybe an unpopular opinion but I’d love to see Pierre back at the club, I know people bang on about peoples fascination with ex-players but he has definitely good the pedigree for league two still and is a leader.

Plus the quieter it goes on the more chance of it happening  :D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 29, 2022, 12:01:29 pm
Use the more limited resources more wisely. Invest in players with a significant potential sell on. Have a process of improving players for the team and their benefit (Brady often says this).

Orient is a specific case in itself - far more expensive to live in that area. You need a much higher salary to get anything decent (rent or purchase).
Thanks CF - i appreciate your comment .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 29, 2022, 12:16:43 pm
Maybe an unpopular opinion but I’d love to see Pierre back at the club, I know people bang on about peoples fascination with ex-players but he has definitely good the pedigree for league two still and is a leader.

Plus the quieter it goes on the more chance of it happening  :D

While I agree with the sentiment (and what Cobblers can would turn their nose up at Turnbull or Pierre coming back), as TP pointed out previously they are both left sided centre backs and we already have probably the best one of those in the League. We need a right footed/right sided centre back, although I am more than happy to leave it to CC and JB to sort out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 12:32:33 pm
Maybe an unpopular opinion but I’d love to see Pierre back at the club, I know people bang on about peoples fascination with ex-players but he has definitely good the pedigree for league two still and is a leader.

Plus the quieter it goes on the more chance of it happening  :D

Rather have Turnbull as he's younger and can also play the holding midfield role if required...

Again though, both left footed, same as Guthrie

We need an ntfclad update as it's too quiet!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on June 29, 2022, 12:33:34 pm
While I agree with the sentiment (and what Cobblers can would turn their nose up at Turnbull or Pierre coming back), as TP pointed out previously they are both left sided centre backs and we already have probably the best one of those in the League. We need a right footed/right sided centre back, although I am more than happy to leave it to CC and JB to sort out.

turnbull is hugely overrated and would cost too much in salary, way too much to justify paying it for a bang average league 2 centre back who thinks he was some sort of midfield playmaker too.

we would have to pay for the treacle for him to run in too


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 12:35:05 pm
turnbull is hugely overrated and would cost too much in salary, way too much to justify paying it for a bang average league 2 centre back who thinks he was some sort of midfield playmaker too.

we would have to pay for the treacle for him to run in too

Very harsh imo


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on June 29, 2022, 12:40:30 pm
We’re you equally annoyed when we were the club paying crazy wages for Gabbiadini, a huge fee for Kirk and a ridiculous package for Martin Smith to drop down a division and sign for a much smaller club.
Actually no. Thinking about it, at the time I hadn’t really given much thought to the consequences.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 13:03:01 pm
Does anybody have any transfer rumours to share?

Mindful we've gone off track and like the majority of other threads this one is turning Neverbrite's attention circus.


Although I’m getting tired of always being right  >:D

For me you have an unpleasant way of ridiculing Cobblers Players, for example Mills, McGowan and now even Horsfall. Even Jon Brady has come in for some unmindful criticism. No doubt there will be more to come as we now have some new players!
Critical opinions on here are fine provided there is some balance; like pros and cons ::) Brady against all odds has all but achieved promotion last season but that positive is not in your mindset. As for attention seeker that is the whole point of your existence on here with cynical comments on players recently emphasised by your futuristic predictions on players motives at the end of 22/23 season.
  



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 29, 2022, 13:13:27 pm
We’re you equally annoyed when we were the club paying crazy wages for Gabbiadini, a huge fee for Kirk and a ridiculous package for Martin Smith to drop down a division and sign for a much smaller club.
Marco worth every penny, Smith worth even more, just chuck Gabor Gypes in the mix, and you have three of my favourite ever players at Sixfields. I would like to include Roy Hunter, and Superkev Thornton, but I dont think that they were payed as much.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 29, 2022, 13:40:01 pm
I see that Orient have signed George Moncur from Hull - that’s a good signing for them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 29, 2022, 15:02:47 pm
McGowan out until September after knee surgery


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2022, 15:43:43 pm
McGowan out until September after knee surgery

Why wasn't the operation done earlier? He's been injured since the end of April? Clearly they were given some wrong advice by some medics  ::) Certainly bad news for us.







Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 29, 2022, 16:20:03 pm
Why wasn't the operation done earlier? He's been injured since the end of April? Clearly they were given some wrong advice by some medics  ::) Certainly bad news for us.

Wow the beggars belief, he was injured before the play off semi as well.
So that’s a right back we need as well, would make sense to bring in a decent loan.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2022, 16:34:36 pm
Wow the beggars belief, he was injured before the play off semi as well.
So that’s a right back we need as well, would make sense to bring in a decent loan.

In the Exeter game - end of April.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 29, 2022, 17:18:06 pm
I would imagine that Magloire on loan to cover would now make even more sense.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 29, 2022, 17:24:02 pm
Why wasn't the operation done earlier? He's been injured since the end of April? Clearly they were given some wrong advice by some medics  ::) Certainly bad news for us.
I wonder if this will affect this years budget?







Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TownOwl on June 29, 2022, 18:33:10 pm
In the Exeter game - end of April.
[/quote

I love how very well they've done last season and I have every confidence they can contunue this enjoyable journey, but that was our management team's biggest failing this season imo. The way he was left to play on for probably 15/20 minutes despite being (a) clearly injured and likely making it worse, and (b) a complete liability in a footballing sense as he was barely able to move. Seemingly while they dithered over Harriman vs Mills and whether to play 4 or 5 at the back. Pretty poor and you have to wonder whether that lack of action ruled him out of the playoffs and turned a small injury into one that ultimately needed surgery.]


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 18:39:23 pm
Why wasn't the operation done earlier? He's been injured since the end of April? Clearly they were given some wrong advice by some medics  ::) Certainly bad news for us


Covid and backlog of hospitals waiting lists. If a footballer was given preference over a Northampton OAP/disadvantaged person there will be letters to the Chron!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on June 29, 2022, 18:53:32 pm
The injury and operation is bad enough - the fact that he’ll not have done a pre season is equally bad.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 29, 2022, 18:58:40 pm
Covid and backlog of hospitals waiting lists. If a footballer was given preference over a Northampton OAP/disadvantaged person there will be letters to the Chron!
Ever heard of private medical procedures? As for letters to the Chron.. Sometimes I dont know wether you are being serious or not.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 29, 2022, 19:00:32 pm
Glad you said it first. He just enjoys waiting for the reaction!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GlosCobbler on June 29, 2022, 19:30:54 pm
In the Exeter game - end of April.

He should’ve been subbed after 5 minutes when he was clearly injured, however, was allowed to continue playing for a further 20 minutes which may have contributed to a more severe injury. Several spectators were screaming for him to be taken off.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2022, 20:09:51 pm
Covid and backlog of hospitals waiting lists. If a footballer was given preference over a Northampton OAP/disadvantaged person there will be letters to the Chron!

What? Footballers don't go on hospital waiting lists, they would probably have it done privately under some medical insurance policy. I think they received some (bad) advice that it may not need surgery, but sadly it does.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on June 29, 2022, 21:32:16 pm
Covid and backlog of hospitals waiting lists. If a footballer was given preference over a Northampton OAP/disadvantaged person there will be letters to the Chron!
They're private you oddball  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 21:53:52 pm
Ever heard of private medical procedures? As for letters to the Chron.. Sometimes I dont know wether you are being serious or not.
 
To be honest I sometimes feel that you and Zen for that matter live an assumed life style oblivious to the reality of the NHS and Waiting Lists.
In January 2021 and reacting to Public/Gov pressure the NHS began to shift the most urgent Surgery cases to Private Health Care. However I agree with both comments ref letters to the Chron. One thing to remember waiting lists (incl Private) vary in different parts of the country.              
                                                              


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2022, 22:06:14 pm
They're private you oddball  ::)

During the Pandemic when it became obvious that a serious situation was developing the Gov coerced some Private Clinics/Health Care Units to take patients in an attempt to free up beds. Also this was also tried on Retirement homes with disastrous  results. However the Private sector appeared to cope well with the situation. Did you not know this?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 29, 2022, 23:57:38 pm
Mcgowan was never even close to playing in the play offs .
He’s a big loss


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 30, 2022, 07:02:19 am
During the Pandemic when it became obvious that a serious situation was developing the Gov coerced some Private Clinics/Health Care Units to take patients in an attempt to free up beds. Also this was also tried on Retirement homes with disastrous  results. However the Private sector appeared to cope well with the situation. Did you not know this?

Is this transfer related or aimed at getting some attention?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on June 30, 2022, 07:08:00 am
During the Pandemic when it became obvious that a serious situation was developing the Gov coerced some Private Clinics/Health Care Units to take patients in an attempt to free up beds. Also this was also tried on Retirement homes with disastrous  results. However the Private sector appeared to cope well with the situation. Did you not know this?

Whilst I might disagree with Evers on lots of things but on this I agree - the vast majority of elected surgery on professional sportsmen and women is done privately - but there is only so much resource be it NHS or Private and if a lot of NHS cases were shifted to private providers then defacto some non urgent surgery is likely to be delayed - having said that no one knows the full medical history on McGowan - he may have been progressing ok without surgery and things took a turn for the worse.

Bottom line is that it's bad news and we definitely need cover there

(Incidentally the health care insurance and direct health care bills for football clubs are not trivial and just another aspect to consider for those individuals who think they can run the club's finances on the back of a fag packet or know better than the owners about the true cost of ownership)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on June 30, 2022, 07:48:38 am
Dominic Revan was ok at right back when we had him on loan from Aston Villa last season and he has been released and looking for a club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 30, 2022, 08:16:47 am
Having your first choice right back injured during pre season isn’t ideal but it’s not the end of the world. Don’t get me wrong he is a steady Div 2 player but I look and to be fair right backs are two a penny. Having the likes of Mitch P or your main centre forward missing would be major blow to me. Mc Williams can always fill in at right back so it’s not all back. Obviously if we sign cover then great but to say he is a massive loss or seeing Hosfall the departure is silly talk.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on June 30, 2022, 08:17:54 am
Dominic Revan was ok at right back when we had him on loan from Aston Villa last season and he has been released and looking for a club.
That’s a good shout, wasn’t he a bit injury prone? ……


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on June 30, 2022, 09:06:32 am
Why wasn't the operation done earlier? He's been injured since the end of April? Clearly they were given some wrong advice by some medics  ::) Certainly bad news for us


Has it been disclosed anywhere when the operation actually took place? It might have been done in May, with a four to six month rehab period?

Maybe the extent of this injury, and subsequent communication of the operation was being kept quiet whilst ongoing negotiations with new RB signings was being carried out?

Public knowledge of our urgent need for a RB will undoubtedly be music to agents ears.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 30, 2022, 09:28:34 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/brady-provides-update-on-cobblers-hunt-for-more-signings-3749858


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on June 30, 2022, 09:36:26 am
All scans/MRI’s/operations are done privately…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 30, 2022, 09:38:03 am
 
To be honest I sometimes feel that you and Zen for that matter live an assumed life style oblivious to the reality of the NHS and Waiting Lists.

Having been recently spent nearly three months in hospital, I would like to think that I am well versed to the reality of the NHS.
Anyway, whats the matter with you? Had your hip replacement cancelled? Now be a good boy, and try not to make yourself look foolish again.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 30, 2022, 10:02:54 am
Dominic Revan was ok at right back when we had him on loan from Aston Villa last season and he has been released and looking for a club.

I immediately wondered about his availability. I thought he was excellent in the FL Trophy against Walsall. I'd definitely invite him to training and take it from there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 30, 2022, 10:07:08 am
Having worked for over 20 years in the nhs I am fully aware of how things work. The private sector has for many years picked up nhs work where they have capacity and waits are expected to be excessive. Locally Three Shires and Woodlands near Kettering pick up ops.
 Consultants are normally employed on sessional basis and many also do private work so it could often be the same surgeon doing an op in your local nhs theatre or indeed in a private setting.
 Waiting lists do vary across the nhs as do results which is why the option on choose and book gives some flexibility on one hand although it may give the person logistical challenges if you choose miles away.
 The private sector is always better placed to respond to an opportunity compared to local government and nhs as they are funded differently and take business risks compared to the bureaucracy of public funded bodies as the wheels turn a lot slower as we see through redevelopment issues.
Things could always be better and funding, efficiency and staffing better.
 Either way I hope that McGowan recovers quickly and we get decent quality cover as needed.
 Have a great day. We’re all Cobblers


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on June 30, 2022, 10:08:21 am
I immediately wondered about his availability. I thought he was excellent in the FL Trophy against Walsall. I'd definitely invite him to training and take it from there.
Did you see him against BR away? Rabbit in the headlights!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GlosCobbler on June 30, 2022, 10:29:11 am
Did you see him against BR away? Rabbit in the headlights!


My sentiments, also.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on June 30, 2022, 11:04:47 am
Did you see him against BR away? Rabbit in the headlights!

No. That's disappointing to hear. He appeared an accomplished RB and CH against Walsall though I acknowledge that the FL trophy is a different kettle of fish to a league game.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 30, 2022, 11:10:57 am
4.5 out of 10 rating from Chrons James Heneghan. Positionally awful that day. Still everyone can have a bad game.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on June 30, 2022, 11:35:00 am
Has it been disclosed anywhere when the operation actually took place? It might have been done in May, with a four to six month rehab period?

Maybe the extent of this injury, and subsequent communication of the operation was being kept quiet whilst ongoing negotiations with new RB signings was being carried out?

Public knowledge of our urgent need for a RB will undoubtedly be music to agents ears.

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/mcgowan_300622/

Answered that one quickly! So they do know what they are doing after all?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 11:43:13 am
Is this transfer related or aimed at getting some attention?

Aim you messages at the instigators; at Zen and Tabasco! If you dare that is


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 11:46:02 am
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/mcgowan_300622/

Answered that one quickly! So they do know what they are doing after all?  ;D

Love it - Well done '71,


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on June 30, 2022, 11:46:41 am
I remember Gillingham put some players that didn't feature in their plans on the NHS waiting list rather than pay for private treatment. This ended in them  losing a race discrimination case.

Anyway it seams a few posters have been making some assumptions without knowing the facts


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 11:48:24 am
Having worked for over 20 years in the nhs I am fully aware of how things work. The private sector has for many years picked up nhs work where they have capacity and waits are expected to be excessive. Locally Three Shires and Woodlands near Kettering pick up ops.
 Consultants are normally employed on sessional basis and many also do private work so it could often be the same surgeon doing an op in your local nhs theatre or indeed in a private setting.
 Waiting lists do vary across the nhs as do results which is why the option on choose and book gives some flexibility on one hand although it may give person logistical challenges if you choose miles away.
 The private sector is always better placed to respond to an opportunity compared to local government and nhs as they are funded differently and take business risks compared to the bureaucracy of public funded bodies as the wheels turn a lot slower as we see through redevelopment issues.
Things could always be better and funding, efficiency and staffing better.
 Either way I hope that McGowan recovers quickly and we get decent quality cover as needed.
 Have a great day. We’re all Cobblers

We are indeed but was disappointed that you of all pundits on here resorted to "snipes"


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 30, 2022, 11:51:26 am
I rarely bite but you do tend to bring that out in people on here. Only a month to go until we can compliment or complain about the football rather than each other.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 11:52:33 am
Whilst I might disagree with Evers on lots of things but on this I agree - the vast majority of elected surgery on professional sportsmen and women is done privately - but there is only so much resource be it NHS or Private and if a lot of NHS cases were shifted to private providers then defacto some non urgent surgery is likely to be delayed - having said that no one knows the full medical history on McGowan - he may have been progressing ok without surgery and things took a turn for the worse.

Bottom line is that it's bad news and we definitely need cover there

(Incidentally the health care insurance and direct health care bills for football clubs are not trivial and just another aspect to consider for those individuals who think they can run the club's finances on the back of a fag packet or know better than the owners about the true cost of ownership)

Sure you are right but the real bottom line is "money and plenty of it" generally gets you the desired attention (no pun intended M/Curly).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 11:55:18 am
I rarely bite but you do tend to bring that out in people on here. Only a month to go until we can compliment or complain about the football rather than each other.


You should know better Judge Judy!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 30, 2022, 11:59:13 am
Exactly 🎣


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 12:04:06 pm
Having been recently spent nearly three months in hospital, I would like to think that I am well versed to the reality of the NHS.
Anyway, whats the matter with you? Had your hip replacement cancelled? Now be a good boy, and try not to make yourself look foolish again.

You patronising know all! It would appear you know very little on NHS/Waiting lists. The least you could have done is Googled the comments before offering expert view point. There are some very juicy articles on Private / NHS relations in the Pandemic mainly by left wing fronted organisations  but the Times and Telegraph weigh in also with some equally juicy comments. Guardian had a field day! Now be a good boy ............................etc


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 12:18:47 pm
Exactly 🎣

Will not respond to any more comments on NHS/Waiting Lists as it is off topic and I know it bores people silly. Like most, prefer transfer rumours much more entertaining.

NB Zen what is the funny looking emoji after "exactly" never seen it before!  Got it  - No probs!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 13:40:19 pm
I immediately wondered about his availability. I thought he was excellent in the FL Trophy against Walsall. I'd definitely invite him to training and take it from there.

Thought he was a bit non existent in some games. For me buyer beware!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on June 30, 2022, 13:59:23 pm
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/mcgowan_300622/

Answered that one quickly! So they do know what they are doing after all?  ;D

I'm glad they've finally confirmed it, but only because people got talking on here about it. In the good old days we would have known as soon as he needed an operation. What's the reason for secrecy? I thought it was bad when KC was manager for the hold back of information on injuries but it seems almost as bad now.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on June 30, 2022, 15:16:00 pm
Given there's no rumours floating about, I'm going to make up some of my own:

Elliot Lee - inside forward released by luton, history playing with Hylton.
Reece Brown - attacking mid released by posh, maybe a little out of our budget.
Angus McDonald - centre back released by Rotherham
Jordan Willis - centre back (can play right too) released by sunderland, cov boy originally
Paul Downing - centre back released by Pompey, hasn't played much in recent seasons
Sam Hutchison - centre / right back released by Shef weds, maybe pricey


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on June 30, 2022, 15:40:46 pm
Given there's no rumours floating about, I'm going to make up some of my own:

Elliot Lee - inside forward released by luton, history playing with Hylton.
Reece Brown - attacking mid released by posh, maybe a little out of our budget.
Angus McDonald - centre back released by Rotherham
Jordan Willis - centre back (can play right too) released by sunderland, cov boy originally
Paul Downing - centre back released by Pompey, hasn't played much in recent seasons
Sam Hutchison - centre / right back released by Shef weds, maybe pricey

Money is no object when it comes to assembling a unit of power and force within the didvision.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on June 30, 2022, 16:28:02 pm
Look at premier / championship youth players that are likely to come out on loan .
Getting commitment from these teams is hard though so early on  .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2022, 16:40:08 pm
Given there's no rumours floating about, I'm going to make up some of my own:

Elliot Lee - inside forward released by luton, history playing with Hylton.
Reece Brown - attacking mid released by posh, maybe a little out of our budget.
Angus McDonald - centre back released by Rotherham
Jordan Willis - centre back (can play right too) released by sunderland, cov boy originally
Paul Downing - centre back released by Pompey, hasn't played much in recent seasons
Sam Hutchison - centre / right back released by Shef weds, maybe pricey

Interesting comments at least you made the effort. Who would you sign EBClaret?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 30, 2022, 18:58:05 pm
Given there's no rumours floating about, I'm going to make up some of my own:

Elliot Lee - inside forward released by luton, history playing with Hylton.
Reece Brown - attacking mid released by posh, maybe a little out of our budget.
Angus McDonald - centre back released by Rotherham
Jordan Willis - centre back (can play right too) released by sunderland, cov boy originally
Paul Downing - centre back released by Pompey, hasn't played much in recent seasons
Sam Hutchison - centre / right back released by Shef weds, maybe pricey

Elliot Lee is a shout I like, only 27 still and has experience at League One and in the Championship, could be that creative player we've been missing that can play just behind the striker.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on June 30, 2022, 20:33:09 pm
Did you see him against BR away? Rabbit in the headlights!

Hand on heart the worst performance I have ever seen from a professional athlete.

Should be know where near anyones squad let alone ours.   


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on June 30, 2022, 20:53:00 pm
Forgetting Ashley Corker?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on July 01, 2022, 07:10:01 am
Or Andy Turner


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 01, 2022, 10:43:28 am
Forgetting Ashley Corker?

The worst player ever to put on a cobblers shirt in past 30 years

Yes over Stowe, Lobjoit, Warburton Seal....Easy

Wonder what the worst cobblers 11 would look like?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 01, 2022, 10:49:49 am
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alistair_Slowe

Apparently he is a cult hero here now and his career looks like he has edited and created the page as does the bio


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 01, 2022, 11:02:11 am
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alistair_Slowe

Apparently he is a cult hero here now and his career looks like he has edited and created the page as does the bio

Has anyone anywhere seen him play and/or kick a football?
Was he a competition winner?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 01, 2022, 11:16:41 am
It's quiet, oh so quiet.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 01, 2022, 11:18:18 am
The worst player ever to put on a cobblers shirt in past 30 years

Yes over Stowe, Lobjoit, Warburton Seal....Easy

Wonder what the worst cobblers 11 would look like?



lI can think of worse O'Neil from Leicester in the late 60's. At least Corker could get out of bed!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 01, 2022, 11:29:11 am
Dont forget Chris ODonnell.
And that Charlie bloke from Wigan that Atkins sacked.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 01, 2022, 11:34:19 am
Has anyone anywhere seen him play and/or kick a football?
Was he a competition winner?
His dad was contributing to club finances. Presumably he paid a bit more, for him to sit on the bench at Anfield. The only decent thing that Gary Johnson ever did, was getting shot of him ASAP.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on July 01, 2022, 11:43:13 am
Having your first choice right back injured during pre season isn’t ideal but it’s not the end of the world. Don’t get me wrong he is a steady Div 2 player but I look and to be fair right backs are two a penny. Having the likes of Mitch P or your main centre forward missing would be major blow to me. Mc Williams can always fill in at right back so it’s not all back. Obviously if we sign cover then great but to say he is a massive loss or seeing Hosfall the departure is silly talk.

Would you really want McWilliams filling in at right-back except in an emergency? I wouldn't, because he's wasted there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 01, 2022, 11:43:36 am
His dad was contributing to club finances. Presumably he paid a bit more, for him to sit on the bench at Anfield. The only decent thing that Gary Johnson ever did, was getting shot of him ASAP.
The whole sorry episode was utterly bizarre, TBH Slowe wouldn’t get in a poor Sunday side, he’d end up running the line.
What a spoilt little Bastàrd, his old man pays for him to be a pretend footballer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gaston on July 01, 2022, 12:35:25 pm
Dont forget Chris ODonnell.
And that Charlie bloke from Wigan that Atkins sacked.
Charlie Bishop


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 01, 2022, 12:43:45 pm
Siddiqi was another strange case, don’t remember him ever playing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 01, 2022, 12:52:18 pm
I still think BAS takes some beating he started a total of 8 games in 2 years and scored 1 goal each season, and for good measure we paid money for him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 01, 2022, 12:54:12 pm
We’ve only got 13 first team players………tick tock…….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on July 01, 2022, 13:01:11 pm
I still think BAS takes some beating he started a total of 8 games in 2 years and scored 1 goal each season, and for good measure we paid money for him.

Is that the Wolves geeza? He's a tightrope walker now for Giffords.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 01, 2022, 13:02:26 pm
We’ve only got 13 first team players………tick tock…….

I think we have more than 13 first team players, but hey, I'm only counting.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 01, 2022, 13:56:57 pm
Charlie Bishop
Thats him. Cheers for that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 01, 2022, 15:34:47 pm
Well, a week or so to go and we'll be able to obssess over the identity of trialist #1 and 2


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 01, 2022, 16:02:14 pm
Well, a week or so to go and we'll be able to obssess over the identity of trialist #1 and 2

Indeed. Are we still playing two games in Scotland?  The reason I say that is on the NTFC web page the Celtic U23 game seems to have been removed from our pre-season schedule  ??? Maybe it's just been removed in error but it was definitely on there a couple of days ago. 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 01, 2022, 16:05:15 pm
I think we have more than 13 first team players, but hey, I'm only counting.

We have 19 players in the squad as it stands.....

They include Abimbola, Ngwa, Connor, Cross and Dyche....none of whom can be considered first team players really can they? Add Nolan into the mix and you can sort of see why he thinks we have 13 "first team players"


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on July 01, 2022, 16:08:44 pm
Indeed. Are we still playing two games in Scotland?  The reason I say that is on the NTFC web page the Celtic U23 game seems to have been removed from our pre-season schedule  ??? Maybe it's just been removed in error but it was definitely on there a couple of days ago. 

Maybe the bhoys ain't back in town afterall.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 01, 2022, 16:15:43 pm
We have 19 players in the squad as it stands.....

They include Abimbola, Ngwa, Connor, Cross and Dyche....none of whom can be considered first team players really can they? Add Nolan into the mix and you can sort of see why he thinks we have 13 "first team players"

I see absolutely no reason why they shouldn't be getting their chance to push for a place in the 1st team during pre-season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 01, 2022, 17:53:06 pm
I see absolutely no reason why they shouldn't be getting their chance to push for a place in the 1st team during pre-season.
Eeeerrrrr they’re not good enough FACT.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 01, 2022, 19:09:52 pm
I see absolutely no reason why they shouldn't be getting their chance to push for a place in the 1st team during pre-season.

Perhaps Messrs Dyche and Abimbola?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 02, 2022, 10:01:48 am
Looks like the little pigs have pulled out of the Cobbs training camp in Scotland.
Hope Johns got his phone on because the season starts in 3 weeks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Vince Planner on July 02, 2022, 10:11:18 am
Looks like the little pigs have pulled out of the Cobbs training camp in Scotland.
Hope Johns got his phone on because the season starts in 3 weeks.
Why don’t you give it a rest?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on July 02, 2022, 10:50:30 am
Looks like the little pigs have pulled out of the Cobbs training camp in Scotland.
Hope Johns got his phone on because the season starts in 3 weeks.
Celtic? Never mind, there's always the mouth watering annual Sileby Rangers fixture. Even Keith Hill's kids could get a result there!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 02, 2022, 12:03:50 pm
We don't have a game against Sileby arranged.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 02, 2022, 12:22:17 pm
Looks like the little pigs have pulled out of the Cobbs training camp in Scotland.
Hope Johns got his phone on because the season starts in 3 weeks.

4 weeks today actually and it's Jon  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 12:25:27 pm
4 weeks today actually and it's Jon  ;)

Fact!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 02, 2022, 12:29:25 pm
Fact!

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on July 02, 2022, 15:19:28 pm
Odimayo from Swindon is a rumour on twitter..

https://twitter.com/sportspeteo/status/1543251814174412803?s=21&t=0DrVCCH_DBCrzunWqqh-SA


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 02, 2022, 15:23:40 pm
Odimayo from Swindon is a rumour on twitter..

https://twitter.com/sportspeteo/status/1543251814174412803?s=21&t=0DrVCCH_DBCrzunWqqh-SA

I’ve been told a defender has signed so most likely correct


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on July 02, 2022, 15:28:14 pm
Right footed centre back was offered a new deal at Swindon but has opted to switch to Sixfields.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 02, 2022, 15:43:20 pm
I’ve been told a defender has signed so most likely correct

I suppose after this signing we will have to wait another week until the next one?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 02, 2022, 15:44:01 pm
;D
;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 15:44:24 pm
It looks like he can play anywhere across the back 4 and has played at right back for Swindon which will come in handy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 02, 2022, 15:44:47 pm
Why don’t you give it a rest?
Thinking isn’t your strong point is it pal?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 02, 2022, 15:47:17 pm
It looks like he can play anywhere across the back 4 and has played at right back for Swindon which will come in handy.
With a smaller squad the mote utility players we have the better, Super Sam being the ultimate utility man.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Vince Planner on July 02, 2022, 15:57:44 pm
Thinking isn’t your strong point is it pal?
You are plain boring, pal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 02, 2022, 15:58:16 pm
;D ;D

I'm glad you found it funny aswell mate.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 02, 2022, 16:04:12 pm
Right footed centre back was offered a new deal at Swindon but has opted to switch to Sixfields.

Quoted as, also plays at right back.....

apologies Irchy you beat me to it....... 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 02, 2022, 16:17:54 pm
You are plain boring, pal.
You strike me as someone who hasn’t got a friend in the world, a bit of a loner with a serious body odour problem, let me give you some advice, if my visionary posts bore you don’t fcuking read them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 02, 2022, 16:22:38 pm
Odimayo from Swindon is a rumour on twitter..

https://twitter.com/sportspeteo/status/1543251814174412803?s=21&t=0DrVCCH_DBCrzunWqqh-SA
Pete ORourke is normally solid, and trustworthy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 02, 2022, 16:27:32 pm
You strike me as someone who hasn’t got a friend in the world, a bit of a loner with a serious body odour problem, let me give you some advice, if my visionary posts bore you don’t fcuking read them.

Have you wondered why it's always you causing situations on here?

Anyway JH says signing soon...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Vince Planner on July 02, 2022, 16:36:06 pm
You strike me as someone who hasn’t got a friend in the world, a bit of a loner with a serious body odour problem, let me give you some advice, if my visionary posts bore you don’t fcuking read them.
6947 posts, all either telling us how much you dislike KT, how we have the lowest budget in the league or how few quality players we have. You are not a visionary, you are a bore.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 02, 2022, 16:49:24 pm
6947 posts, all either telling us how much you dislike KT, how we have the lowest budget in the league or how few quality players we have. You are not a visionary, you are a bore.
Like I said basic intelligence isn’t your strong point, where did I say we didn’t have any quality players?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 16:49:46 pm
6947 posts, all either telling us how much you dislike KT, how we have the lowest budget in the league or how few quality players we have. You are not a visionary, you are a bore.

Not to mention diatribes about the British Empire, quite what that’s got to do with Summer Transfers I have no idea.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on July 02, 2022, 17:02:41 pm
Odimayo from Swindon is a rumour on twitter..

https://twitter.com/sportspeteo/status/1543251814174412803?s=21&t=0DrVCCH_DBCrzunWqqh-SA

Confirmed. Swinedon fans seem to rate him. Seems he didn't play as many games as he would have liked last season due to not quite fitting in with Ben Garner's ultra-pass-it-out-from-the-back style. Looks like we paid compensation for him due to him being under 24.

Calderwood and Brady have a good track record of developing young defenders so it all looks positive to me.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 17:08:11 pm
It’ll be interesting to see if he’s viewed as Guthrie’s Centre Back partner, right back or utility defender - I suspect he will initially cover McGowan while he’s out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 02, 2022, 17:14:52 pm
Very happy with this. Swindon are a good side and on surface looks like a wee bit of  a coup.

The club's transfer business I feel continues to be very well thought out and is he's reliable I'll take that at this level.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 02, 2022, 17:25:37 pm
Not a goal scoring centre back then, 0 in 65 games for Swindon.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on July 02, 2022, 17:27:31 pm
'Akin is a player who can play anywhere across the back," said manager Jon Brady.

"He has a good pedigree and he is a player who is a good age with the potential to develop and improve even further.

"He is comfortable playing in a back four or a five and that is important.'

Interesting. I also think he might deputise for Macgowan to begin with. However, it also seems like Brady might be considering playing a wing-back system at times next season. 3-5-2 would enable us to play Appere and Hylton up front together.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on July 02, 2022, 17:43:31 pm
I think that this guy seems like a nice little pick up. Young, lots of league experience for his age, especially for a defender. Swindon social channels all seem to be filled with fans that are really sad to see him leave.

Hopefully he will be able to develop further and help to fill the gap that has opened up in what was the best defence in the league last season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 18:00:19 pm
Not a goal scoring centre back then, 0 in 65 games for Swindon.

And I thought I was glass half empty - I think we signed him to defend not score goals. He’s also only 22 so we’re not exactly in McWilliams territory.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 02, 2022, 18:11:49 pm
I think another centre back will be signed and Akin will provide cover at centre and right back or play in a three.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 02, 2022, 18:23:21 pm
Looks like a good signing, not very often we sign a player on a Saturday. Welcome Akin.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 18:23:32 pm
Confirmed. Swinedon fans seem to rate him. Seems he didn't play as many games as he would have liked last season due to not quite fitting in with Ben Garner's ultra-pass-it-out-from-the-back style. Looks like we paid compensation for him due to him being under 24.

Calderwood and Brady have a good track record of developing young defenders so it all looks positive to me.

It’s quite surprising that he didn’t decide to stay at Swindon given that Garner has left for Charlton.  Does anyone know if Swindon look likely to keep McKirdy?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 02, 2022, 18:43:18 pm
I suppose after this signing we will have to wait another week until the next one?

I’m expecting another next week


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 02, 2022, 18:53:53 pm
I’m expecting another next week

Can I ask what position?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 02, 2022, 18:58:30 pm
I'd really like to see a statement signing in the number 10 position. We can all dream.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TownOwl on July 02, 2022, 19:08:13 pm
It’s quite surprising that he didn’t decide to stay at Swindon given that Garner has left for Charlton.  Does anyone know if Swindon look likely to keep McKirdy?


Whilst I dont know the answer to that, I do know Swindon were a bit strapped for cash, which has resulted in 7 or 8 of their best players being out of contract this summer. As we've seen with Roberts/Horsfall, having your best players out of contract usually ends up the same way, or else you need to spend a larger portion of your budget to retain them. Does make it easier for a local rival to pick up a bit of a coup.  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 02, 2022, 19:29:09 pm
I’m expecting another next week

We looking at any play makers


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 02, 2022, 19:31:41 pm
I am willing to put a significant allocation towards a classy playmaker, put the club in touch with me.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 02, 2022, 20:47:05 pm
We looking at any play makers

Another Swindon player would be good. Jack Payne out of contract and so far hasn't signed a new one. Swindon fans seem to think he's off. He's an attacking midfielder, 27 years of age. Fits the profile?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 02, 2022, 21:20:48 pm
Another Swindon player would be good. Jack Payne out of contract and so far hasn't signed a new one. Swindon fans seem to think he's off. He's an attacking midfielder, 27 years of age. Fits the profile?



I prefer Jack Diamond; he can play a bit and scores goals.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 03, 2022, 03:26:02 am
Another Swindon player would be good. Jack Payne out of contract and so far hasn't signed a new one. Swindon fans seem to think he's off. He's an attacking midfielder, 27 years of age. Fits the profile?



He looks likely to be off to league 1,but that sort of player yes


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 03, 2022, 07:39:13 am
Just seen on twitter that northampton are interested in Sam Sherring. Getting released by Bournemouth.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 03, 2022, 08:17:58 am
Just seen on twitter that northampton are interested in Sam Sherring. Getting released by Bournemouth.

I’d heard we were after a young centre half on a perm from a higher division that would have been a bit of a statement signing but I hadn’t heard a name. Could well be this chap.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 03, 2022, 08:43:59 am
named in the team of the season while on loan at Torquay during their conference play-off final campaign under...gary johnson.
Fits the bill for the type of players we've identified, has a lot of interest from other teams but Brady has proved he can convince people to sign with the way the club has improved players especially defenders.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 03, 2022, 09:14:16 am
I am willing to put a significant allocation towards a classy playmaker, put the club in touch with me.

Excellent news SOG - very surprised at your change of  opinion. Is this Mrs SOG doing?






Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 03, 2022, 09:25:49 am
Just seen on twitter that northampton are interested in Sam Sherring. Getting released by Bournemouth.

Do you please have a link?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 03, 2022, 09:49:03 am
Dynel Simeu from Southampton was on the radar but don’t know if progressed


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 03, 2022, 10:23:53 am
Can I ask what position?

We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 03, 2022, 10:41:21 am
We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name

Cheers mate - much appreciated as always. You’d have thought players would want to get sorted as early as possible so they get a full pre season under their belts.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 03, 2022, 10:53:50 am
We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name

Let's hope whoever it is they are better than the last supposed playmaker we signed!!!! ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on July 03, 2022, 11:31:05 am
We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name
It's the spelling and the pronunciation that's making you hesitant isn't it!
 ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 03, 2022, 14:34:05 pm
You going to give us a hint then if you know?

Would be interested in Sherring, but a lot of interest to beat there, including Wrexham.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 03, 2022, 18:01:50 pm
The squad is starting to take shape nicely. I know we keep saying how we are lacking a creative “playmaker”, and it sounds like we are going to get one, but how will he fit in given the options we already have in midfield and attack? There’s going to be some hot competition for places and there’s going to be some unhappy players.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 03, 2022, 18:17:14 pm
The squad is starting to take shape nicely. I know we keep saying how we are lacking a creative “playmaker”, and it sounds like we are going to get one, but how will he fit in given the options we already have in midfield and attack? There’s going to be some hot competition for places and there’s going to be some unhappy players.

I think the club want more depth. How many times last year did we look at the bench and think, god there’s nothing on there to change a game?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 03, 2022, 19:02:44 pm
I think the club want more depth. How many times last year did we look at the bench and think, god there’s nothing on there to change a game?

Very true mate - we’re going to have some serious quality in reserve at this rate!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 03, 2022, 23:36:19 pm
Really looking forward to seeing who we bring in on loan. Our track record in this area is red hot, we have had some exceptional players recently.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 04, 2022, 00:11:06 am
Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 04, 2022, 05:54:22 am
Akin Odimayo, Ben Fox, Ryan Haynes, Danny Hylton and Lee Burge have all been signed on two year contracts...FACT  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 04, 2022, 07:40:41 am
Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

I take it this will be the Centre Back?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 04, 2022, 08:02:33 am
Sherring seems like exactly the sort of player we should be after. I have not looked at his numbers yet, but everyone who has seen him play regularly seems to rate him very highly. Would love to see a player like that signed on a 3 year deal, giving us a real chance at enhancing a then valuable asset (not sure a player would want that though, as assume they would back themselves to progress faster up the pyramid).

Agree we would benefit from a playmaker. Especially when we play Mcwilliams and Fox who are both midfield destroyers. The big question will be though, can we get such a player on the ball regularly with it as his feet? Thats something I am yet to see with this management, but hoping we can see more of this year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 04, 2022, 10:39:54 am
Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

Whats given you this expectation....? You'd think theyd already have to be on the trip in Scotland?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 04, 2022, 10:51:15 am
Whats given you this expectation....? You'd think theyd already have to be on the trip in Scotland?
West Ham used the same facilities last week, he could already be there..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 04, 2022, 11:26:36 am
West Ham used the same facilities last week, he could already be there..

Ok, so I'm putting two and two together here (although likely to be getting five!  ;D ), but I assume that this is a clue as to the club involved in this deal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 04, 2022, 11:36:22 am
Ok, so I'm putting two and two together here (although likely to be getting five!  ;D ), but I assume that this is a clue as to the club involved in this deal.
Bloke down the pub told me, so it must be true. Just wait and see, how many people Google Hammers released players.  :D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 04, 2022, 11:50:49 am
Bloke down the pub told me, so it must be true. Just wait and see, how many people Google Hammers released players.  :D

Mark Noble is at a loose end these days. I'd take him, even at 35! ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 04, 2022, 11:51:00 am
[Development squad players Nathan Holland, Jayden Fevrier, Bernardo Rosa, Amadou Diallo and Ossama Ashley and scholar Isaac Evans will also depart on 30 June when their contracts expire.]

Hollands gone to Mk, but if true would be one of these I guess.

Edit : As it's quiet, Rosa, Diallo and Ashley are all midfielders/wingers - which could mean fitting within the playmaker category. Rosa came off the bench for the friendly last year, Ashley was on the bench but can't see that he made it onto the pitch.

Rosa's also got his own website, - https://www.bernardorosa.com/ - so props for his agent there. Definitely would fit into the playmaker category, but I'm probably reading too much into this now.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 04, 2022, 13:03:17 pm
I would doubt that players being released would be taken to the training camp in Scotland.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 04, 2022, 13:11:07 pm
I would doubt that players being released would be taken to the training camp in Scotland.

Me too, but we've often allowed released players to continue training with us so who knows. Mind you, we are well and truly in guesswork territory here, aren't we?  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 04, 2022, 13:15:53 pm
Sherring seems like exactly the sort of player we should be after. I have not looked at his numbers yet, but everyone who has seen him play regularly seems to rate him very highly. Would love to see a player like that signed on a 3 year deal, giving us a real chance at enhancing a then valuable asset (not sure a player would want that though, as assume they would back themselves to progress faster up the pyramid).

Agree we would benefit from a playmaker. Especially when we play Mcwilliams and Fox who are both midfield destroyers. The big question will be though, can we get such a player on the ball regularly with it as his feet? Thats something I am yet to see with this management, but hoping we can see more of this year.
Spot on, speculate to accumulate.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2022, 16:04:58 pm
Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

Is it still happening today?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 04, 2022, 16:44:55 pm
Is it still happening today?

I heard it would be announced at 6pm


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 04, 2022, 17:03:37 pm
A bold prediction to post at 5:45pm.

NTFClad said end of this week, so could be any time in the coming days.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 04, 2022, 17:12:03 pm
All those predictions for a signing this afternoon and then at 6 worth nowt then

Looks like its still NTFClads words that are worth anything!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 04, 2022, 17:14:50 pm
Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

Which Monday?  :P


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2022, 17:33:23 pm
I’m expecting another next week

He didn't actually say end of the week but another at some point this week.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 04, 2022, 17:48:19 pm
I asked the question when I saw it on here and got a ‘maybe’. I know we’re advanced with a couple and expecting one at least over the line at some point this week.

As ever though, I’m not the oracle and sometimes others have info I don’t have so I want to chime in and say ‘I’ve not heard that!’ etc


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on July 04, 2022, 18:04:38 pm
Ok, so I'm putting two and two together here (although likely to be getting five!  ;D ), but I assume that this is a clue as to the club involved in this deal.
I don't think for even those out of favour, we've got a cat in Hell's chance of signing any West Ham players!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 04, 2022, 20:26:59 pm
Rumour from Twitter....

Northampton are interested in signing Gabriel Osho on loan from Luton.

#ntfc #cobblers #luton #EFL


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 04, 2022, 20:50:31 pm
A chap from the guardian has just tweeted Sam Sherring will indeed be joining us, turning down several alternatives including league one sides. Fair play to management and ownership if that one gets over the line. Would be a fantastic addition and to be honest would mean defensively we are good to go now.

Brady bunch are getting backed it seems and my hopes for this season are getting higher and higher with each signing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 04, 2022, 20:52:44 pm
Can corroborate I have indeed also heard that news…BUT it was the attacker I was expecting this week so perhaps 2 lots of good news


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 04, 2022, 20:55:24 pm
Fits the bill for the type of players we've identified, has a lot of interest from other teams but Brady has proved he can convince people to sign with the way the club has improved players especially defenders.

My confidence was not misplaced


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 04, 2022, 20:57:20 pm
Can corroborate I have indeed also heard that news…BUT it was the attacker I was expecting this week so perhaps 2 lots of good news

Could be a great week! By attacker do you mean striker or another position?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 04, 2022, 21:01:19 pm
Could be a great week! By attacker do you mean striker or another position?

Yeah a general forward player


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 04, 2022, 21:04:03 pm
Yeah a general forward player
That’s great news, is it a target man or a fox in the box?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 04, 2022, 22:50:26 pm
Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...
A little later than expected, and the cat is out of the bag now, but Sam Sherring is almost a Cobbler...   ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 05, 2022, 06:07:50 am
If this goes through, another signing which seems good on paper. Any clues to the attackers identity?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 05, 2022, 06:24:59 am
Sam Sherring is left sided? Hope that doesn’t mean Guthrie is on the move, for me the best defender in L2.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 05, 2022, 06:27:13 am
If this goes through, another signing which seems good on paper. Any clues to the attackers identity?

Unfortunately not.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a forward and a 10/winger in. Also a bit more defensive cover for McGowan and maybe another central midfielder.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 05, 2022, 06:37:38 am
Unfortunately not.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a forward and a 10/winger in. Also a bit more defensive cover for McGowan and maybe another central midfielder.
Do you know if we are still looking at Josh Eppiah?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 05, 2022, 07:07:20 am
Do you know if we are still looking at Josh Eppiah?

They’d like him back but if it’s gonna happen it’ll probably happen later on


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 05, 2022, 07:45:58 am
They’d like him back but if it’s gonna happen it’ll probably happen later on
👍👍


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 05, 2022, 07:55:10 am
Do you know if we are still looking at Josh Eppiah?
I can update on this .
Eppiah is on big wages at Leicester and they don’t necessarily want him .
He is also very injury prone so no one is likely to take him on those wages .
If he stays at leicester we could have him back on loan but they would rather he went permanently , it is believed .
The club would like him back as JB has said but it’s unlikely to happen but still possible .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 05, 2022, 08:24:26 am
Sam Sherring is left sided? Hope that doesn’t mean Guthrie is on the move, for me the best defender in L2.

I wouldnt worry. He played LCB at Cambridge, but at Torquay mainly played RCB. Hes also right footed so imagine he will play the RCB role.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 05, 2022, 09:28:17 am
I wouldnt worry. He played LCB at Cambridge, but at Torquay mainly played RCB. Hes also right footed so imagine he will play the RCB role.
Thanks for the info 👍


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 05, 2022, 09:36:22 am
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reported-cambridge-united-tranmere-rovers-24399832


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 05, 2022, 09:56:45 am
Hope someones going up to Scotland to give us some trialist photos to investigate this evening.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 05, 2022, 10:33:21 am
Just a thought. I wonder if this year's budget benefits from not having to allow for paying off a manager and his team. I'd be surprised now if it wasn't higher overall for players this year over last season. Curle's contract would only just have come to a natural end a day or so ago. So terminating it early would have cost a tidy sum.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 05, 2022, 11:52:09 am
Surely it’s time to put talk of the budget to bed now. We can all disagree with where we think it falls in terms of the league but with what we achieved last season and with the calibre on paper of this summers signings it’s surely impossible to argue it prohibits us achieving any sort of success.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 05, 2022, 12:17:07 pm
Just a thought. I wonder if this year's budget benefits from not having to allow for paying off a manager and his team. I'd be surprised now if it wasn't higher overall for players this year over last season. Curle's contract would only just have come to a natural end a day or so ago. So terminating it early would have cost a tidy sum.

What a brilliant point! Seriously good thought there!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 05, 2022, 12:27:38 pm
An announcement to be made at 2PM.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 05, 2022, 12:43:02 pm
one thing i think has developed in recent seasons is the club’s reputation for developing and improving young players .
The list of players that have come here and progressed their careers is extremely impressive .
I would doubt any other club has the success record we have at our level .
We have become a bit of a Crewe and this must be attracting players to this club over and above short term financial gain elsewhere


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 05, 2022, 13:01:24 pm
Sherring it is.

Defensive Unit is now Koiki, Haynes, Guthrie, Sherring, Odimayo, Nolan, Dyce, McGowan. Quite Left-back and Centre-back heavy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 05, 2022, 13:05:50 pm
If he is as sort after as the club are saying, I was hoping it could have been a 3 year deal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 05, 2022, 13:06:33 pm
Sherring it is.

Defensive Unit is now Koiki, Haynes, Guthrie, Sherring, Odimayo, Nolan, Dyce, McGowan. Quite Left-back and Centre-back heavy.

Another highly impressive signing…..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 05, 2022, 13:07:46 pm
Lovely old job. Just a couple more attackers and we're good to go


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 05, 2022, 13:08:06 pm
If he is as sort after as the club are saying, I was hoping it could have been a 3 year deal.

Guessing this is another instance of the player not wanting it. As much as I dont want to lose players, selling them on for big fees is going to aid our progression longer term. Lets hope he helps gets us up this season and then either signs or new deal or we sell him for big bucks ala Goode.

Great work by all involved to get this one done though, come on the teynnn.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 05, 2022, 13:08:30 pm
Good signing….I think the defence is sorted!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 05, 2022, 13:11:21 pm
He’s signed


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 05, 2022, 13:12:58 pm
Superb signing - we just need right back cover now and the defence is done .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 05, 2022, 13:14:01 pm
Another good signing. I wonder how much of a factor it was to be working with CC. Welcome Sam.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 05, 2022, 13:19:33 pm
If he is as sort after as the club are saying, I was hoping it could have been a 3 year deal.

Yes, he will be able to join another club ar the end of his 2 years contract on a free, unlikely to get high bids for a player next summer who only has one year left, unless he is levels above league 2. On the other hand a 3 year contract is a big risk. If it doesn't work out, 3 years is a long time

As some else has said the player may not have wanted to sign for longer than two years.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 05, 2022, 13:19:56 pm
Really pleased with this. It's always difficult at this stage of the season to foresee how everything will fit together and  how the team will gel together. Then there's the small matter of keeping everyone fit because a few injuries can really upset the apple cart.

But.... the calibre of signings so far this summer is making it really hard to stop yourself getting excited about our prospects this year!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 05, 2022, 13:26:08 pm
Superb signing - we just need right back cover now and the defence is done .


Really? I thought the lad from Swindon can play right back and possibly Sherring also. JB has said he can play anywhere along the backline.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 05, 2022, 13:30:50 pm
Swindon fans seems to think Aki is much better at cb than rb, and even so with Mcgowan out with surgery, it would leave him as the only option out there with Harriman gone.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 05, 2022, 13:45:51 pm
Swindon fans seems to think Aki is much better at cb than rb, and even so with Mcgowan out with surgery, it would leave him as the only option out there with Harriman gone.

And Sammy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 05, 2022, 13:48:48 pm
I do think McGowan is one of those players to get the full 90 every game when fit, so I have my doubts JB & the gang will invest in a like for like backup in the same way they have for the left hand side. i think Aki will be starting right back game 1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 05, 2022, 13:49:00 pm
If they think Nolan is up to it, I think that's it for the defence now. McGowan isn't out for that long, so I'd be happy with Odimayo at RB, with the option of 3, Hoskins WB if necessary.

An AM/10 in midfield.

A player in the Eppiah/W mold

and another 1 or 2 strike options


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 05, 2022, 14:23:12 pm
some pace in the front line would be good now


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 05, 2022, 14:56:10 pm
It’s a second player this window we’ve payed a fee for


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Freddie Ramscar on July 05, 2022, 16:35:15 pm
It’s a second player this window we’ve payed a fee for

Better tell Shoemaker, he seems to have gone AWOL lately.      ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 05, 2022, 17:47:53 pm
Winger/number 10 and maybe some ‘cover’ for midfield and defence (McGowan) depending on how Abimbola and co from the youth team do in pre season

^ my latest info on remaining transfer business


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 05, 2022, 18:02:13 pm
Winger/number 10 and maybe some ‘cover’ for midfield and defence (McGowan) depending on how Abimbola and co from the youth team do in pre season

^ my latest info on remaining transfer business

Thanks for the info! Would be concerned if we didnt get one more striker in but guessing the above does not include potential loanees down the line?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 05, 2022, 18:08:47 pm
Very impressive signing, as others have said we now just need some pace up front and a playmaker.
Well done JB and CC and the owners for supporting our excellent management team.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 05, 2022, 18:49:01 pm
Thanks for the info! Would be concerned if we didnt get one more striker in but guessing the above does not include potential loanees down the line?

Should have read winger and a number 10 so 2 players coming in

Obviously potential loanees may become available towards the end of the window


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 05, 2022, 20:00:23 pm
Nolan will be lucky if he gets 10 minutes against Sileby before being shipped out on loan to the Central Comb .
Dyche will be a back up

Wrong! He played 45 minutes against St. Mirren tonight.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 05, 2022, 20:49:51 pm
Someone mentioned on Twitter that Kieron Bowie could be one of the trialists...

Looks absolutely the dogs if true...left winger/number 10 with an ultra cool surname to boot!

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/kieron-bowies-amazing-fulham-rise-23564232.amp (https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/kieron-bowies-amazing-fulham-rise-23564232.amp)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 05, 2022, 20:57:53 pm
Someone mentioned on Twitter that Kieron Bowie could be one of the trialists...

Looks absolutely the dogs if true...left winger/number 10 with an ultra cool surname to boot!

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/kieron-bowies-amazing-fulham-rise-23564232.amp (https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/kieron-bowies-amazing-fulham-rise-23564232.amp)
Thats a good shout, well spotted.

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Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on July 05, 2022, 21:31:30 pm
Someone mentioned on Twitter that Kieron Bowie could be one of the trialists...

Looks absolutely the dogs if true...left winger/number 10 with an ultra cool surname to boot.

He could be a hero....


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 05, 2022, 21:51:10 pm
One slight floor in that theory is that I believe be is still under contract at Fulham. So he would be coming in on loan, so why would he show as a trialist?

May be wrong, but assume trialists would purely be out of contract players.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 05, 2022, 22:00:32 pm
One slight floor in that theory is that I believe be is still under contract at Fulham. So he would be coming in on loan, so why would he show as a trialist?

May be wrong, but assume trialists would purely be out of contract players.

Quite common to get them in to have a look before signing them. Although I’m yet to have it confirmed it is this chap…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 05, 2022, 22:07:22 pm
Quite common to get them in to have a look before signing them. Although I’m yet to have it confirmed it is this chap…
Any more this week ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 05, 2022, 22:09:37 pm
One slight floor in that theory is that I believe be is still under contract at Fulham. So he would be coming in on loan, so why would he show as a trialist?

May be wrong, but assume trialists would purely be out of contract players.

BAS was still under contract at Wolves, when he appeared in a pre season friendly v Luton...as a trialist!

He got injured after 1 minute & was subsequently subbed off, yet KC still decided to sign him on a 2 year deal & duly paid a transfer fee for him!  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 05, 2022, 22:21:14 pm
One slight floor in that theory is that I believe be is still under contract at Fulham. So he would be coming in on loan, so why would he show as a trialist?

May be wrong, but assume trialists would purely be out of contract players.


You may well be right but Bowie comes from Kirkaldy; it is perhaps possible for Bowie to play as a guest after all he is Scottish and maybe homesick!! The game tonight was a friendly - if we had a testimonial and invited a star studded side to play against a Cobblers X1 it amounts to the same thing?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 05, 2022, 22:45:37 pm
He could be a hero....
Just for one day ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 06, 2022, 04:58:49 am
Just for one day ?

I've heard he's a bit of a rebel


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 06, 2022, 07:02:56 am
Seen on Twitter that there’s a few Cobblers players following him on Instagram.
6’3” and has been playing up front for Fulham Prem b side.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 06, 2022, 08:01:32 am
If they think Nolan is up to it, I think that's it for the defence now. McGowan isn't out for that long, so I'd be happy with Odimayo at RB, with the option of 3, Hoskins WB if necessary.

An AM/10 in midfield.

A player in the Eppiah/W mold

and another 1 or 2 strike options
i wouldn’t count Nolan in your plans ….. Dyche , yes but Nolan.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 06, 2022, 08:45:19 am
i wouldn’t count Nolan in your plans ….. Dyche , yes but Nolan.

You’re not a big fan of Nolan are you?!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 06, 2022, 08:52:31 am
You’re not a big fan of Nolan are you?!
I would doubt that anyone has actually seen him play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 06, 2022, 09:01:09 am
You’re not a big fan of Nolan are you?!
it has nothing to do with what i think !


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 06, 2022, 09:18:58 am
it has nothing to do with what i think !

With respect you know nothing about their plans for Nolan. You didn't think he'd play 10 minutes against Sileby but he played 45 against St. Mirren without them conceding during that period. So let's all just wait and see. Personally I would like to see the lad succeed after such a nasty injury.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 06, 2022, 09:40:48 am
I think I’m happy to leave it to CC who seems to be a pretty good judge of a Centre Back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BrummieCobbler on July 06, 2022, 09:45:49 am
I would doubt that anyone has actually seen him play.

I was at that one game he played for Kiddy. It wasn’t pretty, but it was his first game back after that long break with injuries, so you never know I guess.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 06, 2022, 10:15:03 am
I was at that one game he played for Kiddy. It wasn’t pretty, but it was his first game back after that long break with injuries, so you never know I guess.
Why do you think he was subbed, unfit, or just playing poorly?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BrummieCobbler on July 06, 2022, 10:36:19 am
Why do you think he was subbed, unfit, or just playing poorly?

I think he was subbed because he was playing poorly, didn’t seem to be an injury. He was way off the pace all game to be honest. The goal they conceded wasn’t exactly his fault but he didn’t deal with a ball that was dropped in behind him. Like I say, he then struggled all game and was subbed off shortly after hacking a man down who’d gone past him.

He very much looked like he hadn’t played for a long, long time and was a long way off it. Hard to say whether that was just because it was too soon for him to be playing again or whether he just won’t get back to the level of fitness and sharpness required. Hopefully he can.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 06, 2022, 14:02:34 pm
Like most, thought it very strange to offer him an 18 Month Contract at the time...

Surely, an invitation to this pre season would have sufficed...  :-\

Not as if he had clubs queuing up to sign him


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 06, 2022, 14:03:47 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/thomas-says-cobblers-have-competitive-budget-but-cant-compete-with-league-twos-big-spenders-3758045


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 06, 2022, 14:50:00 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/thomas-says-cobblers-have-competitive-budget-but-cant-compete-with-league-twos-big-spenders-3758045
17th last season so with the likes of Stockpot and Creepy throwing cash around are we still 17th.
JB and CC have done an amazingly good job so far.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on July 06, 2022, 14:57:11 pm
Like most, thought it very strange to offer him an 18 Month Contract at the time...

Surely, an invitation to this pre season would have sufficed...  :-\

Not as if he had clubs queuing up to sign him

He was on trial/training with us for several weeks prior to his signing. As others have said, think you have to trust the judgement of those who actually see him in training and still feel with his well-documented injury issues the relative risk vs reward of offering him a contract made/makes sense.

If it doesn’t work out that doesn’t necessarily mean it was a bad decision IMHO.  If  we’re increasingly focusing on developing players it’s not realistic to expect 100% of them to be a success.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 06, 2022, 15:22:09 pm
17th last season so with the likes of Stockpot and Creepy throwing cash around are we still 17th.
JB and CC have done an amazingly good job so far.

come on really?

If you bothered to read, Thomas is literally is quoted in the article as saying 'It will definitely be a top 10 budget'



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 06, 2022, 15:56:08 pm
17th last season so with the likes of Stockpot and Creepy throwing cash around are we still 17th.


Is that FACT FACT or Manwork04 FACT that has lost it's credibility?  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 06, 2022, 16:04:10 pm
17th last season so with the likes of Stockpot and Creepy throwing cash around are we still 17th.
JB and CC have done an amazingly good job so far.

That makes no sense. You have no idea what our budget or the budget of the other 23 teams are,  or what they bugets will end up as after the transfer window closes.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 06, 2022, 16:09:00 pm
17th last season so with the likes of Stockpot and Creepy throwing cash around are we still 17th.
JB and CC have done an amazingly good job so far.
seriously , some people would believe anything .
You are right , we were 17th last season in terms of budget and about the same or maybe slightly higher this time .
Thomas will say anything and if you listen to his words they are very ambiguous . When he says top 10 - read top 15 . When you say top 15 - read 15th !!
It doesn’t matter to that degree because we attract good young players and have a good management team  but there is a lot of spin


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 06, 2022, 16:46:12 pm
I think with the calibre of players currently being signed, our budget is likely to be solid top10 in our division.

Consider where we are signing these players from. Luton (championship), Sunderland (were league1 but top budget club), Bournemouth (were championship but top budget club), Swindon (high end league2 budget), Newport (lowish budget Id imagine) and Grimsby (lowish budget Id imagine).

They are all players who we have had to fend off other interest from. Players in high demand. That means a bidding process.

This is very different to last seasons 'shopping spree'.

I see it that the budget has been increased within reason (sensibly), that we are not carrying any dross at all (so all should be utilised) and to a degree some of these lads are coming here because of our reputation/location. Plus some of the high earners from last season (incl. the likely highest earner) who barely contributed to proceedings have of course left...

On paper, we are doing a fantastic job in this window. No wreckless spending, all VERY targeted. Unlike in previous times when we've chucked £ around (Wilkinson, JFH) - there's a clear defined strategy of recruitment going on.

So whatever the budget is, its good enough with our management team to give us a decent chance of having a great season. Bring it on!



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 06, 2022, 16:53:24 pm
seriously , some people would believe anything .
You are right , we were 17th last season in terms of budget and about the same or maybe slightly higher this time .
Thomas will say anything and if you listen to his words they are very ambiguous . When he says top 10 - read top 15 . When you say top 15 - read 15th !!
It doesn’t matter to that degree because we attract good young players and have a good management team  but there is a lot of spin
Spot on mate, the sheep who hang off every word of the man in the suit will believe anything.
We got rid of our top ten earners, the likes of Rose, BAS, Mills, Harriman etc granted we have replaced them with real quality but the budget is still the same.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 06, 2022, 16:59:47 pm
Is that FACT FACT or Manwork04 FACT that has lost it's credibility?  8)
Believe what you want mate, I’ll stand by the 17th place budget, it might be slightly higher this year but only fractionally, the point I am making is with all this new money in the league it’s likely to be a lower position compared to our peers, FGR had a lower budget Port Vales was similar, so with moneybags Stockpot and Creepy now in the league they will be above us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 06, 2022, 17:46:27 pm
As I’ve said recently I don’t really give a fück any more where our budget now falls comparatively in the division and definitely can’t be ärsed to be in a speculative argument about it. We showed last season it was enough to challenge at the top end of the league and this summer enough to attract quality signings on paper. There will always be teams with rich benefactors willing to throw away money, if we’ve managed to form this squad while running within our means then all the better. Maybe with a bigger budget we would have a better squad, but  maybe not, I look at this mass of other teams that apparently have much bigger budgets and am not hugely jealous of their squads.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Monkey on July 06, 2022, 18:16:24 pm
Believe what you want mate, I’ll stand by the 17th place budget, it might be slightly higher this year but only fractionally, the point I am making is with all this new money in the league it’s likely to be a lower position compared to our peers, FGR had a lower budget Port Vales was similar, so with moneybags Stockpot and Creepy now in the league they will be above us.
So what youre saying is that 3 of the top 7 last year had bottom 7 budgets? Quite remarkable that happened (and that you managed to aquire that information - Im sure youd be happy to share your source).

Noted then that at least half of the following teams had a bigger budget than us: Sc***horpe, Stevenage, Rochdale, Carlisle, Barrow, Oldham, Sutton and Harrowgate.

Based on that FACT, you have to acknowledge the fantastic job that KT is doing to get us so high up the table as well as miraculously finding enough pennies down the back of the sofa to pay a fee for and attract quality players.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 06, 2022, 21:22:51 pm
I have to say that I couldn't care less about the budget, paying huge wages to league 2 players is no guarantee of success as Salford have found out. How much longer will the Man U 5 keep throwing money away on what is little more than a vanity project. Salford have not made the play off's in the three seasons they have been in L2 and attract crowds of about 2000-2500. At the end of the day what is the point of yet another team in Lancashire, there are more than enough already and only so many fans to go round. Crawley had plenty of cash before when they first came into the league and whilst they did ok for a few seasons the novelty wore off and they quickly came back down, they are another team with few fans. Stockport however are a different kettle of fish, a good club with a long history, a decent stadium and a strong fan base and I wish them well. I expect them to win the league.

I think we have made some good signings so far, at least on paper,  without paying silly money (as far as I know anyway) and I look forward to seeing who else comes through the door before the deadline ends. I expected us to do well last year and I do not see why we can't go one better and win automatic promotion this year, especially as Bristol Rovers and Sc u n thorpe have now departed the league.  The big minus point however remains the East Stand and I wonder how many players look at it and think 'this club is not for me'. On the other hand though we have location on our side, smack bang in the middle of the country, the Devon clubs and Carlisle etc allegedly have trouble persuading players to sign for them.

I would like to see a playmaker, another striker or two and maybe another defender and someone with pace although another five players may be wishful thinking, but that's what being a football fan, especially at our level, is all about.

Finally well done David Willey and Yorkshire on defeating moneybags Surrey in a remarkable last over of the T20 blast QF, look forward to seeing you back home next season David.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 07, 2022, 00:02:58 am
i love the reputation we clearly now have as a club that develops players .
It really is a credit to the management staff and to the structure of the football club .
JB has a very good reputation as a coach within the game and it is now being recognised .
Surely no other club at our level in recent times has developed so many players from scratch . The rumours are Etete will go for £500k and it started with us.
i firmly believe the club is in great shape and we just need to hope the management team do not get poached at a higher level .
Exciting times .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 07, 2022, 04:30:37 am

  The big minus point however remains the East Stand and I wonder how many players look at it and think 'this club is not for me'. On the other hand though we have location on our side, smack bang in the middle of the country, the Devon clubs and Carlisle etc allegedly have trouble persuading players to sign for them.
Location is everything. And we have that in our favour. Provided that the money is acceptable.
As for the stand affecting players judgement, I very much doubt it. A few years back I was at the end of season awards bash, at Sywell aerodrome. Sat on my table was "Lee Lee Lee Harper". He asked where everybody sat in the ground, and then said, which ones the North stand?  :o Bristol Rovers have the biggest mish mash of a ground, similar to Poxfords old Manor ground. And Port Vale have a stand with weeds growing out of it. I wouldnt read much into the stand situation regarding the players. Poxford have a wooden fence, and a car park behind one goal.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 07, 2022, 05:43:56 am
Location is everything. And we have that in our favour. Provided that the money is acceptable.
As for the stand affecting players judgement, I very much doubt it. A few years back I was at the end of season awards bash, at Sywell aerodrome. Sat on my table was "Lee Lee Lee Harper". He asked where everybody sat in the ground, and then said, which ones the North stand?  :o Bristol Rovers have the biggest mish mash of a ground, similar to Poxfords old Manor ground. And Port Vale have a stand with weeds growing out of it. I wouldnt read much into the stand situation regarding the players. Poxford have a wooden fence, and a car park behind one goal.


And Mansfield's allotment sheds...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Arminder Shwami on July 07, 2022, 11:57:40 am
I find this focus on the statistical ranking of the budget all a bit odd. I look on it more as a probability density function where the population is normally distributed with a fairly low standard deviation but perhaps some strong positive skewness caused by Stockport and Crawley. I think we will be not far from the median whether we are 7th or 17th.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 07, 2022, 12:25:42 pm
I find this focus on the statistical ranking of the budget all a bit odd. I look on it more as a probability density function where the population is normally distributed with a fairly low standard deviation but perhaps some strong positive skewness caused by Stockport and Crawley. I think we will be not far from the median whether we are 7th or 17th.
Fully agree with this.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on July 07, 2022, 13:07:34 pm
I find this focus on the statistical ranking of the budget all a bit odd. I look on it more as a probability density function where the population is normally distributed with a fairly low standard deviation but perhaps some strong positive skewness caused by Stockport and Crawley. I think we will be not far from the median whether we are 7th or 17th.

some of my favorite words here. Deviation, skewness and median.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 07, 2022, 13:58:03 pm
I understand being cynical about chairman, particular after Cardoza, but I can't see how it's possible that anyone has any clue where we compare in a strict manner against other clubs. Even Thomas won't know what other teams budgets are as none of it is public information, how are other fans supposed to know about this to accurately tell us where exactly we stack up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 07, 2022, 14:02:12 pm
some of my favorite words here. Deviation, skewness and median.

Not sure if I followed the point he was trying to persuade readers to follow. His message could have been ‘scribed’ by you! Perhaps to clever by half?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Arminder Shwami on July 07, 2022, 14:19:31 pm
Ah, a coming of age, trolled by Everbrite on my third post. Sorry for being too clever. It was just some GCSE level maths as an alternative approach to consider the uncertainty inherent when the actual financial positions of the 24 clubs are unknown.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 07, 2022, 14:37:06 pm
Ah, a coming of age, trolled by Everbrite on my third post.
Hes very suspicious of newcomers. He thinks that this a local forum for local people!

(https://external-preview.redd.it/ehDzLixeQ78PFhC-knUTRtb5n-ARcx4qHW7I4IS5rII.jpg?auto=webp&s=891efbd411ef21f65f619d57e305f8a9113c6ab4)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 07, 2022, 15:05:41 pm
some of my favorite words here. Deviation, skewness and median.

Some quality words there, I'll grant you, but they pale into insignificance against my favourite word: raciocinatio.

It means making a point, asking a question and then answering it yourself. So an example of it's usage would be Boris Johnson saying "I've lost my job. Why have I been forced out of my job? Because I'm a fùcking twàt."


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: FezNTFC on July 07, 2022, 15:21:53 pm
Personally. I have no problems with the owners being responsible with the cashflow if that's the accusation we're leveling at them. But if we can still be in the promotion picture AND do that, what's not to like???

Obviously having a better budget gives you more opportunities, but I think Jon and Colin are clearly excellent at developing players. So if we can go about our business in a sustainable way, AND still be in the promotion picture, then happy days. Far rather that than adding even more onto the debt sheet.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 07, 2022, 15:32:37 pm
Ah, a coming of age, trolled by Everbrite on my third post. Sorry for being too clever. It was just some GCSE level maths as an alternative approach to consider the uncertainty inherent when the actual financial positions of the 24 clubs are unknown.

Did not take you long to reveal the true nature of yr visit on here! Troll indeed 😇


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 07, 2022, 15:47:27 pm
Did not take you long to reveal the true nature of yr visit on here! Troll indeed 😇

Have you seen The Shawshak Redemption, Evers? You know that scene where the new inmates arrive and the lags all start chanting "Fresh meat! Fresh meat!"?

I've just thought of that. Not sure why...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on July 07, 2022, 15:50:12 pm
Not sure if I followed the point he was trying to persuade readers to follow. His message could have been ‘scribed’ by you! Perhaps to clever by half?

oh ho ho. maybe he is me geez.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 07, 2022, 16:15:20 pm
Have you seen The Shawshak Redemption, Evers? You know that scene where the new inmates arrive and the lags all start chanting "Fresh meat! Fresh meat!"?

I've just thought of that. Not sure why...

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 07, 2022, 17:46:54 pm
Have you seen The Shawshak Redemption, Evers? You know that scene where the new inmates arrive and the lags all start chanting "Fresh meat! Fresh meat!"?

I've just thought of that. Not sure why...

So you quoted an abstract comment from a film but you don’t know why!! I would say that’s an opportunistic comment?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 07, 2022, 18:21:55 pm
No transfer rumours?

No identification of Trialist 1 or Trialist 2?

Who is the "training game" tomorrow being played against? Mansfield, local pub team or Cobblers v Cobblers?

Does anyone know the answers to any of the above questions?   


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest216 on July 07, 2022, 18:24:23 pm
Did not take you long to reveal the true nature of yr visit on here! Troll indeed 😇

He's basically saying ignoring the outliers, Stockport / Crawley, the wage budgets across the league are a much of a muchness so it's irrelevant speculating which club has the 10th largest vs the 17th largest etc.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on July 07, 2022, 18:29:49 pm
It was just some GCSE level maths

GCSE Maths! You're over qualified to be here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 07, 2022, 18:37:59 pm
No transfer rumours?

No identification of Trialist 1 or Trialist 2?

Who is the "training game" tomorrow being played against? Mansfield, local pub team or Cobblers v Cobblers?

Does anyone know the answers to any of the above questions?   
One of the trialists was Kieron Bowie from Fulham,  but I thought this was well known...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 07, 2022, 18:51:17 pm
One of the trialists was Kieron Bowie from Fulham,  but I thought this was well known...

Oh yeah, I remember that being mentioned but thanks anyway and we've managed to get the thread back on topic  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 07, 2022, 18:53:36 pm
No transfer rumours?

No identification of Trialist 1 or Trialist 2?

Who is the "training game" tomorrow being played against? Mansfield, local pub team or Cobblers v Cobblers?

Does anyone know the answers to any of the above questions?   
I doubt that it will be Mansfield, as they have a pre season game against Retford on saturday.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 07, 2022, 19:21:25 pm
Guess the other trialist would likely be that Gillingham rx youth teamer that was spotted a few weeks ago, if he was a defender as the line-out suggested.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 07, 2022, 19:23:06 pm
Oh yeah, I remember that being mentioned but thanks anyway and we've managed to get the thread back on topic  ;)
;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 07, 2022, 19:38:03 pm
Guess the other trialist would likely be that Gillingham rx youth teamer that was spotted a few weeks ago, if he was a defender as the line-out suggested.
Harvey Lintott?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 07, 2022, 22:14:55 pm
Oh yeah, I remember that being mentioned but thanks anyway and we've managed to get the thread back on topic  ;)

Let's hope it stays that way. I reckon the thread would be about 20 pages if it stayed on topic. We need a special place for those who just want to argue and bitch, it makes me wonder sometimes if we all support the same club.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 07, 2022, 22:16:32 pm
The word blotted out is b i t c h, what the hell is wrong with that word, it's just a female dog isn't it?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 07, 2022, 23:27:24 pm
He's basically saying ignoring the outliers, Stockport / Crawley, the wage budgets across the league are a much of a muchness so it's irrelevant speculating which club has the 10th largest vs the 17th largest etc.

Thanks for interpreting the Armani message(the born again exile ::) ). I now understand the purpose of his message. Personally I thought his message was a tiny bit pompous.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 08, 2022, 06:53:23 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/sam-sherring-cobblers-is-the-best-place-for-me-to-develop-and-improve-3757802
"...and having seen Northampton’s recent record of improving young centre-backs, he knew Sixfields was where he wanted to be."


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 08, 2022, 08:08:07 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/sam-sherring-cobblers-is-the-best-place-for-me-to-develop-and-improve-3757802
"...and having seen Northampton’s recent record of improving young centre-backs, he knew Sixfields was where he wanted to be."
I think we have a fantastic reputation for bringing on players, evidenced by the likes of Goode and Roberts.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 08, 2022, 08:34:05 am
I think we have a fantastic reputation for bringing on players, evidenced by the likes of Goode and Roberts.

Exactly, not a bad reputation to have... ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 08, 2022, 09:03:18 am
One thing i think would be advantageous is to ensure any loan is with us for a season to avoid a repeat of the Etete saga when he left with no notice given at all .
If we develop players we should see the benefit for a full season.
Of course it does mean you get lumbered with them if they are useless as well or troublesome around the club like Lubala was .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 08, 2022, 09:05:49 am
One thing i think would be advantageous is to ensure any loan is with us for a season to avoid a repeat of the Etete saga when he left with no notice given at all .
If we develop players we should see the benefit for a full season.
Of course it does mean you get lumbered with them if they are useless as well or troublesome around the club like Lubala was .
I heard he was being a bit of a dîck around the club and being disruptive, didn’t get any specifics though?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 08, 2022, 10:41:44 am
yeh would be interested to know specefics on Lubala
On paper has bags of talent, seen in glimpses. Then all of a sudden he wasnt even on the bench, so i assumed it was an attitude issue but didnt hear anything


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 08, 2022, 11:17:23 am
Lubala was sent packing quite some time before the season ended .
The feeling is that he thought he was better than he was and was a bad apple in a very positive group .
There was also a player confrontation .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 08, 2022, 11:19:59 am
Lubala was sent packing quite some time before the season ended .
The feeling is that he thought he was better than he was and was a bad apple in a very positive group .
There was also a player confrontation .
That’s a real shame because as Shoe Army 1897 says he has undoubted talent and definitely a player we could have kept.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 08, 2022, 11:34:19 am
That’s a real shame because as Shoe Army 1897 says he has undoubted talent and definitely a player we could have kept.

Could have all the talent in the world but if he's disruptive & a bit of a helmet then absolutely pointless having him around.

I thought he would be a superb signing...

Just aswell we only signed him on loan as I think Blackpool wanted rid permanently...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 08, 2022, 12:41:15 pm
Any clue about the 9th picture from todays game? https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/dundee_utd_report/ Can't work out who it is, unless Cross has had a growth spurt.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 08, 2022, 12:47:36 pm
Any clue about the 9th picture from todays game? https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/dundee_utd_report/ Can't work out who it is, unless Cross has had a growth spurt.

Wouldn’t that be the guy from Gillingham who is on trial? It’s a bit concerning that Hylton didn’t feature - hopefully we haven’t broken him already. It sounds like a decent work out and result against a very decent Dundee United side.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 08, 2022, 13:00:16 pm
Could have all the talent in the world but if he's disruptive & a bit of a helmet then absolutely pointless having him around.

I thought he would be a superb signing...

Just aswell we only signed him on loan as I think Blackpool wanted rid permanently...

Back at Blackpool, played and scored in their 2-0 win at Southport, a game marred by crowd trouble last weekend. Also appeared in the second half XI in a friendly against Leeds last night, Appletons Tangerines going down to a 4-0 defeat.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 08, 2022, 14:18:48 pm
Any clue about the 9th picture from todays game? https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/dundee_utd_report/ Can't work out who it is, unless Cross has had a growth spurt.
As unlikely as it sounds, and Im probably completely wrong, he looks like Jack Tucker to me.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVeGFLOXsAA6XkE?format=jpg&name=small)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 08, 2022, 14:30:08 pm
Any clue about the 9th picture from todays game? https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/dundee_utd_report/ Can't work out who it is, unless Cross has had a growth spurt.
Pretty sure that is Liam Cross...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 08, 2022, 14:35:12 pm
It’s hard to say for sure if it’s Cross but it’s definitely not Tucker or Lintott.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 08, 2022, 15:18:59 pm
its obviously Cross...

there a guy in the background of 4 that I don't entirely recognise. is it the fulham guy, Bowie?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Saint Cobbler on July 08, 2022, 15:21:08 pm
Let's hope it stays that way. I reckon the thread would be about 20 pages if it stayed on topic. We need a special place for those who just want to argue and ****, it makes me wonder sometimes if we all support the same club.
What, something like 'The Evers, let's criticise everyone' forum?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 08, 2022, 16:16:37 pm
What, something like 'The Evers, let's criticise everyone' forum?

Spiteful and totally unnecessary comment. That sort of embittered comment imo spoils the essence of the thread!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 08, 2022, 16:35:08 pm
Spiteful and totally unnecessary comment. That sort of embittered comment imo spoils the essence of the thread!

You forgot the tongue in cheek emoji... ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 08, 2022, 16:48:12 pm
You forgot the tongue in cheek emoji... ;)

No comment


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 08, 2022, 17:42:31 pm
https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/kieron-bowies-amazing-fulham-rise-23564232.amp

This boy seems to have been very highly rated, if he comes into the fold would it be a season loan. If he would be coming in on a permanent contract it would seem his star has fallen very quickly at Fulham!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 11, 2022, 09:47:43 am
Squad is back from training camp now, would we expect to see anymore inbound movement this week then?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on July 11, 2022, 10:14:59 am
We’ve done well so far and it appears the wage bill has risen, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised if one or two loan signings will come in and that will be us done.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 11, 2022, 10:30:18 am
No one really knows if the wage bill has gone up or down, we have signed, on paper, some good players, It is worth bearing in mind that   the players who have left us, Rose, Ashley-Seal, Mills, Harriman and Horsfall were all signed as League 1 players and, I assume, that their wages reflected this


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 11, 2022, 10:47:33 am
We’ve done well so far and it appears the wage bill has risen, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised if one or two loan signings will come in and that will be us done.

Unless someone comes out from the club and declares it we don't know.
The salaries of the players who have left balancing against those that have arrived is unknown. 
Add to that the in and out fees, either transfer and/or signing on, should also be taken into account as well.  We can guess or speculate all we want but we'll never know for definite.
TBH, I like sitting back, enjoying and supporting those we have without worrying about how much it's cost someone, that's their problem and something that I don't need to be too bothered about.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 11, 2022, 10:49:51 am
Kelvin confirmed on Friday our budget is 'a touch higher than last year'


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 11, 2022, 10:54:11 am
Kelvin confirmed on Friday our budget is 'a touch higher than last year'

Granted, but what part of that 'a touch higher' is specifically for transfers and salaries and is relative to inflation and/or buying power?
It sounds good, but it's easy to say that when you don't have to reveal actual and comparable figures?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 11, 2022, 10:59:39 am
Unless someone comes out from the club and declares it we don't know.
The salaries of the players who have left balancing against those that have arrived is unknown. 
Add to that the in and out fees, either transfer and/or signing on, should also be taken into account as well.  We can guess or speculate all we want but we'll never know for definite.
TBH, I like sitting back, enjoying and supporting those we have without worrying about how much it's cost someone, that's their problem and something that I don't need to be too bothered about.

I'm with you on this DC, I don't care how much we have spent signing players, it's someone else's problem not mine.

We do need more players though, so I hope they will have more news for us this week as the new season is looming fast.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 11, 2022, 11:29:25 am
We need a Target man and some pace out wide, being greedy a playmaker we so desperately need.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on July 11, 2022, 11:40:28 am
We need a Target man and some pace out wide, being greedy a playmaker we so desperately need.

Agreed, at least 3 more players all of a forward persuasion required.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: OCoole on July 11, 2022, 12:08:51 pm
I’m not so certain that we need an out-and-out target man this year, I think JB and CC are looking to make the team style a little bit more progressive than previous seasons given the players we have brought in appear to be more comfortable on the ball. To accommodate a target man we would have to maybe go even more direct than last year which I don’t think will improve our results - less possession, less shots, less chances of winning regularly (at least this is the thought process for lots of high level coaches currently).

Effective target men usually come at a price as it’s not just about being over a certain height, they need to anticipate where their teammates want to put it. Vadaine Oliver vs Harry Smith for example was chalk and cheese. I’m not convinced there are many at this level that are too effective at this level, and the ones that are (Oliver, Palmer, Quigley) all come at a premium. Richie Bennett would have been a great option for this but he’s recently signed for Barrow.

I reckon getting a quality number 10 in is the absolute priority now. Probably the best bet is a season loan from a Prem / Champ team but Swindon proved that you can sign some great creative players at this level with getting Jonny Williams last year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 11, 2022, 12:10:19 pm
I think a lot will depend on whether Brady sees us playing predominantly the 4-2-3-1 of last year, something else or having flexibility which gives us more options but possibly dilutes quality. I kind of get the feeling that Brady has filled his first 11 and those coming in will be for depth and to challenge for a place in the team. That’s not to say that won’t force their way into the starting lineup like Koiki did last year but I think signings now will be of a lesser pedigree or loans.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 11, 2022, 14:33:11 pm
Should be one in before tomorrow’s friendly


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 11, 2022, 14:52:17 pm
Should be one in before tomorrow’s friendly

good to know! Is this one we have had on trial with us or a fresh addition?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 11, 2022, 14:55:02 pm
Should be one in before tomorrow’s friendly

If you're going up please don't turn up tomorrow. The friendly with West Brom is Wednesday  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 11, 2022, 14:59:18 pm
good to know! Is this one we have had on trial with us or a fresh addition?

A fresh one, although word is the club expect to get that Fulham lad in as well


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 11, 2022, 14:59:44 pm
If you're going up please don't turn up tomorrow. The friendly with West Brom is Wednesday  ;)

I’m blaming the heat! My head is melting


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 11, 2022, 15:01:00 pm
I’m blaming the heat! My head is melting

Same here mate  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Charlatan on July 11, 2022, 15:26:16 pm
Same here mate  ;D
+1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on July 11, 2022, 15:35:43 pm
+1

My head aint melting but my balls are aching.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 11, 2022, 15:46:04 pm
word is the club expect to get that Fulham lad in as well
Would seem an ideal signing if we can pick him up on loan for the season. From what I’ve read he can play up top, behind the striker or out wide so would act as good cover. I imagine like so many other young attackers he will be a bit raw, but we have other options so unless we get injuries hopefully he won’t get thrown in at the deep end in the same way we were forced to do with Appere last year. He is also 6’3 so will offer some aerial threat without probably the physical attributes of older players.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 11, 2022, 16:06:40 pm
If you're going up please don't turn up tomorrow. The friendly with West Brom is Wednesday  ;)

😎


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 11, 2022, 16:36:00 pm
A fresh one, although word is the club expect to get that Fulham lad in as well

Any clues - position, is it a decent signing etc?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 11, 2022, 17:31:35 pm
Any clues - position, is it a decent signing etc?

Defender, might even be tonight now


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 11, 2022, 17:33:17 pm
Got to be a right back then, but surely final piece of the defence sorted.

Signing at 7.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 11, 2022, 17:39:22 pm
Got to be a right back then, but surely final piece of the defence sorted.

Signing at 7.

Maybe a 6 month loan to cover the McGowan injury?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 11, 2022, 17:44:48 pm
Defender, might even be tonight now

Cheers mate as ever.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 11, 2022, 18:06:24 pm
Harvey Lintott, right back, one year contract with the option of a second. Seems to make sense if he impressed on trial.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 11, 2022, 18:27:26 pm
Welcome Harvey.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 11, 2022, 18:42:29 pm
Hopefully, he'll have the same impact as Koiki did last season...

Now, for those final much saught after attacking pieces, to complete an already impressive squad


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 11, 2022, 22:09:50 pm
Harvey Lintott, right back, one year contract with the option of a second. Seems to make sense if he impressed on trial.


https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/lintott-stays-in-the-football-league-after-gills-exit-270109/ - looks like Gillingham loss is our gain.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 12, 2022, 06:48:06 am
On the grounds that they released him Gills ain't bovvered.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 12, 2022, 07:50:44 am
On the grounds that they released him Gills ain't bovvered.

I’ve not seen any comments from their fans saying he isn’t very good. There are a few comments saying they’re disappointed they let him go, could come back to bite them etc.

Sounds like a cheap ish gamble which might pay off.

Fingers crossed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 12, 2022, 08:01:55 am
I’ve not seen any comments from their fans saying he isn’t very good. There are a few comments saying they’re disappointed they let him go, could come back to bite them etc.

Sounds like a cheap ish **** which might pay off.

Fingers crossed.

When he has an impact like Kioki, this time next season it'll be "why didn't we give him a two year contract?"  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 12, 2022, 08:15:30 am
Bayo on talksport is good value this morning …
Cobbs get a mention a few times .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 12, 2022, 08:36:45 am
Lintott seems a low risk, high reward signing. Still so young at only 19, if he shows promise then we have the option already to extend. If he disappoints then hes not harmed anyone as a depth signing. Smart buy for a back up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 12, 2022, 08:50:59 am
Lintott seems a low risk, high reward signing. Still so young at only 19, if he shows promise then we have the option already to extend. If he disappoints then hes not harmed anyone as a depth signing. Smart buy for a back up.
Low cost squad player that will act as cover for McGowan who is out until late september .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 12, 2022, 08:59:51 am
Big lad as well so maybe also centre back cover potential


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 12, 2022, 09:32:37 am
new signing at 11..? i would guess thats Bowie!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 12, 2022, 10:00:41 am
new signing at 11..? i would guess thats Bowie!
Confirmed, happy with that


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 12, 2022, 10:01:12 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-make-it-eight-for-the-summer-after-securing-loan-move-for-fulham-striker-3764864


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 12, 2022, 10:05:26 am
When he has an impact like Kioki, this time next season it'll be "why didn't we give him a two year contract?"  ;D

"The 19-year-old right-back, who was with the squad in Scotland last week and played in both friendlies, has penned an initial one-year contract with the option of a further year".

Quoted from the Chron.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 12, 2022, 10:12:31 am
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky, Bowie score's for the shoe army


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Robas on July 12, 2022, 10:15:44 am
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky, Bowie score's for the shoe army

Strung out in heaven's high...hitting an all-time low


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 12, 2022, 10:25:30 am
You have to admire the professionalism and sheer hard work of our management team putting together this squad over such a shortened length of time between the end of last season and next season. I hope they get a break at some point themselves. They must be knackered.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on July 12, 2022, 10:51:37 am
You have to admire the professionalism and sheer hard work of our management team putting together this squad over such a shortened length of time between the end of last season and next season. I hope they get a break at some point themselves. They must be knackered.

Absolutely - clearly also a reasonable budget and if we only just missed out last season we have to be there or thereabouts this time with this squad - looking at transfer activity I’m predicting a top two between us and Bradford City. I think the other aspect is young players with typically two year contracts which makes me more optimistic in avoiding an immediate return if we do go up.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 12, 2022, 11:06:15 am
Including Roberts and Horsfall leaving and the loan players returning to parent clubs, we released 14 players end of last season

We offered 3 new pro deals to academy players and have signed another 8 new players
Granted a few of those 14 released played little/no minutes (Sid Nelson, Josh Flanagan) but Brady has gone on record before that he wants at least 2 in each position. We lacked depth for most of last season
So with that in mind, 2 or 3 more signings to push the first XI would feel about right?
I'm looking up top and behind the striker mainly


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on July 12, 2022, 11:15:32 am
I've had massive faith in Brady since he got the job because it was always clear to me he is a coach and his skillset will always be great at man management and developing players.  Something I've not really seen in that many previous managers.

The only fears I had for Brady initially was experience and whether he could get enough results early on in his career to get the chance to build something.  The appointment and retention of Calderwood was crucial in this regard.

Irrespective of how this season goes what I've liked about the recruitment this summer is there is a clear strategy and plan moving forward.  No panic buying and no massive gambles.  It's clear the management team know who they want and credit to them for getting some of the signings over the line when they clearly could have gone elsewhere.  It feels like we are making a real step up on last season in terms of depth in that we are going to have real competition for places with two decent options in all positions.

Finally the talk about budgets has always been pretty pointless as far as I'm concerned.  As someone else pointed out, unless we are at the extreme ends of comparative budget, high or low, I doubt it makes much difference.  Paying fees/compensation and what will clearly be in some cases decent wages show the management is still being backed.  As we have seen many times in the past a budget is only as good as the people spending it.

As I said last season hopefully not getting promoted may have helped everyone involved in building something more long term for once.  I'm sure we will need to be patient as always but I can't remember the last time I felt so comfortable with what is going on with the club.    


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Freddie Ramscar on July 12, 2022, 11:35:31 am
I've had massive faith in Brady since he got the job because it was always clear to me he is a coach and his skillset will always be great at man management and developing players.  Something I've not really seen in that many previous managers.

The only fears I had for Brady initially was experience and whether he could get enough results early on in his career to get the chance to build something.  The appointment and retention of Calderwood was crucial in this regard.

Irrespective of how this season goes what I've liked about the recruitment this summer is there is a clear strategy and plan moving forward.  No panic buying and no massive gambles.  It's clear the management team know who they want and credit to them for getting some of the signings over the line when they clearly could have gone elsewhere.  It feels like we are making a real step up on last season in terms of depth in that we are going to have real competition for places with two decent options in all positions.

Finally the talk about budgets has always been pretty pointless as far as I'm concerned.  As someone else pointed out, unless we are at the extreme ends of comparative budget, high or low, I doubt it makes much difference.  Paying fees/compensation and what will clearly be in some cases decent wages show the management is still being backed.  As we have seen many times in the past a budget is only as good as the people spending it.

As I said last season hopefully not getting promoted may have helped everyone involved in building something more long term for once.  I'm sure we will need to be patient as always but I can't remember the last time I felt so comfortable with what is going on with the club.    

Agree 100%.   👍



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 12, 2022, 11:38:12 am
He could be a star man for us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 12, 2022, 11:48:45 am
It seems that he is quite versatile as he can play as a striker, wide striker or number 10, look forward to seeing him tomorrow night.  I hear his ground control is good.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 12, 2022, 11:51:05 am
 Bowie...  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 12, 2022, 12:55:44 pm
He could be a star man for us.

I think it will be the next day and hours after he steps outside onto the pitch we know the reality of the signing. Tonight I’m feeling hunky dory about it and think he could be one of the heroes or pin ups at the club and never let me down. I’m sure some heathen will still moan about the low budget, for now though let’s dance!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 12, 2022, 13:24:11 pm
Let's hope Bowie will cause Panic In Opposing Defences and mayhem against Suffragette City.

Kelvin Thomas - The man who sold the Cobblers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 12, 2022, 14:21:37 pm
You lot are all showing your age.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 12, 2022, 14:32:05 pm
Although he’s not had a lot of games he’s not an ‘absolute beginner’. With the ‘changes’ in the squad it’s a good opportunity to say to the opposition ‘let’s dance’ and early on not be ‘under pressure’.
 Every opportunity to be ‘heroes’ and these could be ‘golden years’.
Here’s hoping he’s a ‘starman’.

I’ll get my coat.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 12, 2022, 14:39:18 pm
It would be good if Bowie can have as much of an impact for us that Elliott Anderson had for Bristol Rovers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 12, 2022, 14:43:19 pm
"The 19-year-old right-back, who was with the squad in Scotland last week and played in both friendlies, has penned an initial one-year contract with the option of a further year".

Quoted from the Chron.

Acknowledged, but the 'option of further year' swings both ways and isn't just to the benefit of the club?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 12, 2022, 14:47:37 pm
Let's hope Bowie will cause Panic In Opposing Defences and mayhem against Suffragette City.

Kelvin Thomas - The man who sold the Cobblers.

He'll be looking for plenty of assists from the rest of our attackers, wham bam thank you sam.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on July 12, 2022, 17:30:25 pm
Although he’s not had a lot of games he’s not an ‘absolute beginner’. With the ‘changes’ in the squad it’s a good opportunity to say to the opposition ‘let’s dance’ and early on not be ‘under pressure’.
 Every opportunity to be ‘heroes’ and these could be ‘golden years’.
Here’s hoping he’s a ‘starman’.

I’ll get my coat.

Don't worry. It was bound to happen ...... and this is just the beginning.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 12, 2022, 17:41:19 pm
Well, I'm happy. Hope you're happy, too.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 12, 2022, 17:47:25 pm
Don't worry. It was bound to happen ...... and this is just the beginning.

Rocket Man comes to mind 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 12, 2022, 19:03:07 pm
Rocket Man comes to mind 8)

What?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on July 12, 2022, 19:36:30 pm
Rocket Man comes to mind 8)

 ??? ??? ???


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TownOwl on July 12, 2022, 19:47:26 pm
Acknowledged, but the 'option of further year' swings both ways and isn't just to the benefit of the club?

Previously we've done it in the clubs favour, like with Koiki last year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 12, 2022, 21:31:25 pm
Great signing .
If we develop some of these lads on this season - we really will be the new Crewe …. without the stigma of course .
It does take time though and we have to be patient


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 13, 2022, 07:42:23 am
Great signing .
If we develop some of these lads on this season - we really will be the new Crewe …. without the stigma of course .
It does take time though and we have to be patient

I can't imagine anyone aspiring to be the new Crewe.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 13, 2022, 09:38:47 am
Morecambe have signed Ashley Hunter after his release from Salford, puts that early summer rumour to bed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 13, 2022, 10:17:54 am
Great works looks to have been done on paper I must admit!

What other areas do we think need strengthening, must nearly be there?



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 13, 2022, 11:20:13 am
Great works looks to have been done on paper I must admit!

What other areas do we think need strengthening, must nearly be there?



An attacking midfielder would be good, but other than that I can't see much more to do.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 13, 2022, 12:17:35 pm
A bit of pace down the flanks would be good. If not Felix-Eppiah then someone in a similar mould would be useful.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: WadeyCobbler on July 13, 2022, 12:34:57 pm
A couple more attack minded players are still needed I'd say and maybe one more for midfield cover.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 13, 2022, 13:06:02 pm
Rocket Man comes to mind 8)

Pure Defender post


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 13, 2022, 13:56:48 pm
Pure Defender post
;D
Whatever happened to him?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 13, 2022, 17:18:55 pm
;D
Whatever happened to him?
🤔


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 13, 2022, 18:46:38 pm
Pure Defender post

Any chance what you mean please?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 13, 2022, 20:58:25 pm
Any chance what you mean please?

Count Arthur Strong style


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on July 13, 2022, 21:05:18 pm
Any chance what you mean please?

If you don't know Defender, you are not one of the hard-core originals.

WE NEED A CLEAN SHEET.

Next you'll be saying that you don't remember Red Letter!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 13, 2022, 22:55:32 pm
Count Arthur Strong style


None the wiser but a friend at the game said you tend to be bit of a smart Alec! Is this true?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 13, 2022, 22:59:05 pm
Great works looks to have been done on paper I must admit!

What other areas do we think need strengthening, must nearly be there?


Just as well you weren't at the game(at least hope not 8)) as you would have had a field day.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 14, 2022, 08:04:38 am
i think the signings have been okay ish but not great . Talk of automatic promotion on the back of the signings is off the mark though. Hylton will have to stay fit otherwise goals could be an issue .
We also have yet to sign a playmaker that can hold the ball and we desperately missed that last season .
The keeper looks like he needs to lose weight to me .
Bradford , Stockport and Mansfield will take some stopping i think .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 14, 2022, 08:34:22 am
i think the signings have been okay ish but not great . Talk of automatic promotion on the back of the signings is off the mark though. Hylton will have to stay fit otherwise goals could be an issue .
We also have yet to sign a playmaker that can hold the ball and we desperately missed that last season .
The keeper looks like he needs to lose weight to me .
Bradford , Stockport and Mansfield will take some stopping i think .

I'm sure you said recently that we're the club where young up and coming players want to be? Pre-season is not the time to judge, look at Kabamba last year. Everyone was saying he looked good  :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 14, 2022, 08:46:25 am
I'm sure you said recently that we're the club where young up and coming players want to be? Pre-season is not the time to judge, look at Kabamba last year. Everyone was saying he looked good  :o
We are undoubtably a good breeding ground for up and coming players and we have some on our books this season.
I didn’t go last night so am not judging anything on pre season .
As i said , i think the squad is okay but there are gaps in there . Let’s see who comes in on loan .
We are crying out for a playmaker and have been for a long time .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 14, 2022, 08:52:22 am
We are undoubtably a good breeding ground for up and coming players and we have some on our books this season.
I didn’t go last night so am not judging anything on pre season .
As i said , i think the squad is okay but there are gaps in there . Let’s see who comes in on loan .
We are crying out for a playmaker and have been for a long time .

I agree with you about the playmaker and pace out wide would be good.

Who is the "famous" trialist Jake Sharpe mentioned when interviewing JB after last night's game? Anyone know? I doubt it's the name that's already been mentioned on here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on July 14, 2022, 09:16:05 am
I agree with you about the playmaker and pace out wide would be good.

Who is the "famous" trialist Jake Sharpe mentioned when interviewing JB after last night's game? Anyone know? I doubt it's the name that's already been mentioned on here.

I think ‘famous’ was a tongue in cheek reference to the oddity of trialists being named on teamsheets rather than the trialist himself being famous.

Looks likely to have been Jerell Sellars as reported on Twitter.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 14, 2022, 09:49:51 am
Triallist looks like it was Jerrell Sellars. Step dad used to play for Cobbs, Terry Fleming


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Baby Bear on July 14, 2022, 10:09:26 am
Triallist looks like it was Jerrell Sellars. Step dad used to play for Cobbs, Terry Fleming
I remember being absolutely gutted as a youngster,when him and Barry Richardson left for Preston.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 14, 2022, 10:54:36 am
Sid Nelson has set sail for Woking.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 14, 2022, 10:55:40 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/brady-says-there-is-still-a-lot-of-recruitment-work-to-be-done-at-cobblers-3767835


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 14, 2022, 11:19:14 am
As a few have mentioned, we are still very short on numbers in terms of creative players.

Like last season, we have a great starting line up. We are also slightly improved, strength wise Id say. Add another 3 attackers - 2 that can play across the line in a front 3 and a number 10 - and we could then look VERY good.

Last night (I didn't go) was pretty much a carbon copy of what was happening last season against the good sides. Decent in the first half, then once the teams started making changes, we usually came out 2nd best. Our goals for ratio in the last 10-15 minutes of games has been shocking for the past 2 seasons.

Brady's words in the chron this morning are extremely encouraging. They have clearly identified this glairing shortfall (Id be worried if they hadn't!  ;D ) - as such I look forward to seeing where we are come the start of the season.

The additions still needed are not necessarily vital to come in immediately; patience is obviously needed. If 2 have by the start of the season and another one by the end of August, Ill be more than bloody happy!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 14, 2022, 11:46:51 am
As a few have mentioned, we are still very short on numbers in terms of creative players.

Like last season, we have a great starting line up. We are also slightly improved, strength wise Id say. Add another 3 attackers - 2 that can play across the line in a front 3 and a number 10 - and we could then look VERY good.

Last night (I didn't go) was pretty much a carbon copy of what was happening last season against the good sides. Decent in the first half, then once the teams started making changes, we usually came out 2nd best. Our goals for ratio in the last 10-15 minutes of games has been shocking for the past 2 seasons.

Brady's words in the chron this morning are extremely encouraging. They have clearly identified this glairing shortfall (Id be worried if they hadn't!  ;D ) - as such I look forward to seeing where we are come the start of the season.

The additions still needed are not necessarily vital to come in immediately; patience is obviously needed. If 2 have by the start of the season and another one by the end of August, Ill be more than bloody happy!!
I went last night mate and what worried me the most was the fact we were still playing it long to Appere who isn’t a target man, FWIW I thought Appere played well BUT I still don’t get the shape we are going to play especially up front?
The last 30 mins of the second half was embarrassing TBF, it looked like a fans team, with Hylton running around up top.
We need a quality playmaker and a nippy winger for a bare minimum, I would also like to see a target man so we can change the way we play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 14, 2022, 11:54:27 am

We need a quality playmaker and a nippy winger for a bare minimum, I would also like to see a target man so we can change the way we play.

At least we don't need much!  ;D

Does the lad from Fulham not tick one of these boxes? I'm assuming he has some sort of strength. 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 14, 2022, 12:12:02 pm
At least we don't need much!  ;D

Does the lad from Fulham not tick one of these boxes? I'm assuming he has some sort of strength. 

He’s already written him off based on half an hour against a full strength top end Championship team.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 14, 2022, 12:16:55 pm
He’s already written him off based on half an hour against a full strength top end Championship team.
Did you go last night? I did and he was trying, he’s 19 years old and he looked it, nowhere near strong enough for the rigger’s of L2.
Teenage boys are not what we need.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on July 14, 2022, 12:19:57 pm
Callum Morton did ok (albeit he was 20) and I seem to recall you didn't rate him after the first few games


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 14, 2022, 12:21:55 pm
I went last night mate and what worried me the most was the fact we were still playing it long to Appere who isn’t a target man, FWIW I thought Appere played well BUT I still don’t get the shape we are going to play especially up front?
The last 30 mins of the second half was embarrassing TBF, it looked like a fans team, with Hylton running around up top.
We need a quality playmaker and a nippy winger for a bare minimum, I would also like to see a target man so we can change the way we play.

I have similar concerns with regards to the shape we are going to play in an attacking context. I’m not confident either Appere or Hylton can play as a lone striker in the currently favoured 4-2-3-1 and I’m not sure dropping in the much vaunted ‘playmaker’ changes that. I like the idea of Appere and Hylton as a front two but that would bring issues of creativity to the midfield four which I’m not sure presently we have the personnel to solve.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 14, 2022, 12:28:14 pm
Did you go last night? I did and he was trying, he’s 19 years old and he looked it, nowhere near strong enough for the rigger’s of L2.
Teenage boys are not what we need.

No, I didn’t go last night as I see friendlies as nothing more than glorified training sessions with little to no impact on the season otherwise in terms of fitness. I’m not going to make any judgements on the new players until I’ve seen them play in actual league games where points are at stake but that might be just me.  Oh, and there are plenty of reports on Bowie from people who have seen him play for more than half an hour saying that he is a raw talent.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 14, 2022, 12:38:24 pm
the only time one up front worked last season was when Etete played in the role .
He was exceptional and neither Hylton or Appere will be able to repeat that .
it will be two up front with Sowerby and McWilliams in the middle / Sam and Mitch wide .
Fox on the bench .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Youarenicetome on July 14, 2022, 13:09:27 pm
I was hoping we'd see hylton and appere starting together. Appere has great work rate and can link play - he could take on most of hylton's closing down duties. This would free Hylton up to operate within the width of the penalty area.

Even league 2 managers seem to frequently swap personnel and formations between home and away games now. It wouldn't surprise me to see us play them together at home and one of the two as a lone striker for most away games.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 14, 2022, 14:27:40 pm
He’s already written him off based on half an hour against a full strength top end Championship team.

Well he was disappointing based on the internet opinions and ours! If we played with 10 we probably not have noticed. Just glad that our chief resident critic was not present! Hope he does better against Luton!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 14, 2022, 15:01:45 pm
We need to remember that he also played in previous games and must have played well enough to earn that contract. He came on when the game was lost and the rest of the team was also playing badly. Give the guy a chance?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 14, 2022, 15:58:06 pm
We need to remember that he also played in previous games and must have played well enough to earn that contract. He came on when the game was lost and the rest of the team was also playing badly. Give the guy a chance?
It’s nothing to do with giving him a chance, he’s not going to bulk out and gain a yard of pace in the next few months is he?
I see Bradford have signed Oliver, now that’s more like it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 14, 2022, 16:06:12 pm
We need to remember that he also played in previous games and must have played well enough to earn that contract. He came on when the game was lost and the rest of the team was also playing badly. Give the guy a chance?

I take your point Yayo, all the same Bowie came on at 50mins with the score still 0-0,so plenty to play for. At his introduction the rest of the team were not all playing badly; in fact Sherring and Guthrie and a few others were just about holding their own. After their first goal on 51mins and multiple subs we lacked cohesion and it became one way traffic! As for giving young Bowie a chance of course I will but he has to offer more against Luton....hopefully!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 14, 2022, 17:32:27 pm
As long as they start to deliver from the Col U game onwards then I’ll not be too concerned about fitness friendlies.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on July 14, 2022, 17:48:00 pm
It’s nothing to do with giving him a chance, he’s not going to bulk out and gain a yard of pace in the next few months is he?
I see Bradford have signed Oliver, now that’s more like it.

Two completely different signings, Oliver will have been signed as a starter on decent money, while Bowie will have come in predominantly as cover and to add depth. I doubt we are paying that much for him as it will more be about player development for Fulham.

I do find it strange on here how experienced pros who come here with a good track record are given so much grace and posters will make excuses for them for ages but when we get a kid still learning their trade they’re almost expected to hit the ground running.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 14, 2022, 18:47:32 pm
It’s nothing to do with giving him a chance, he’s not going to bulk out and gain a yard of pace in the next few months is he?
I see Bradford have signed Oliver, now that’s more like it.

Nice to know your football opinions are as old fashioned as your social and political ones


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 14, 2022, 19:07:51 pm
i agree that the young signings are all well and good but we need proper men in the team as well to balance them out . Young , slight players in division 2 rarely survive .
The reason we have so many youngsters is because they are cheap .
We do need 4 more players and we can’t lose any more .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 14, 2022, 19:15:18 pm
i agree that the young signings are all well and good but we need proper men in the team as well to balance them out . Young , slight players in division 2 rarely survive .
The reason we have so many youngsters is because they are cheap .
We do need 4 more players and we can’t lose any more .

Who are all of these youngsters that you refer to - and I’m talking in the first team mix?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3386 on July 14, 2022, 19:16:36 pm
Didn't take long did it moaning already cuz we lost a friendly to championship side.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 14, 2022, 19:20:43 pm
We certainly need more creativity and fire power up front if we are to get promoted. Last season we finished 4th thanks to our excellent defensive record, the other 6 teams in the top 7 averaged 10 more goals conceded than us but they also scored an average of 10 more goals than us. We are likely to concede more this season so we should be aiming to score about 70 goals.
Last season our 2 centre backs scored 30% of our goals (18 out of 60) this is unlikely to be repeated. The full backs will chip in with the odd goal or 2 but the midfield 3 are not goal scorers, from a total of 397 EFL games they have scored a total of 15 goals so they may only get 5. McWilliams has 1 goal in 157 EFL games, Sowerby 12 in 188 games and Fox 2 in 52 although he did better in the National League.
So the front 4 will probably need to contribute about 50 of the 70 goal target and at the moment I do not see that happening.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 14, 2022, 22:51:14 pm
We certainly need more creativity and fire power up front if we are to get promoted. Last season we finished ……….
…….        So the front 4 will probably need to contribute about 50 of the 70 goal target and at the moment I do not see that happening.

Cometh the hour cometh the man. Hoskins to score 24 goals coming season🥸


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1HorshamCobbler on July 15, 2022, 05:14:58 am
West Stand OAP makes a very good point. I had never analysed the detail but I think we all knew the situation. Teams would have feared both Guthrie and Horsfall in the box as both were capable of scoring whereas we don’t know if the situation will be the same with the new pairing, if one of the Central defence is not as dangerous it makes it easier for the opposition to cancel out the other. Not seen the new goalkeeper but Maxted is likely to cost us points rather than save them (he reminds me of Cornell, can make a good save but there’s alwAys a mistake or two in him every game). We all know that without Roberts in goal we would have been a mid table side. Finally the attack. I felt it was reminiscent of many games last season, trying to play it across the back and keep possession but then floating it forward rather than using the midfield. This makes the strikers role much harder, be it Hylton, Apere or Bowie. It’s too early to say anything about team members but in that game in isolation it was evident that we need further personnel and much more work on our system of play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 15, 2022, 06:09:18 am
There seems to be an awful lot of doom and gloom all of a sudden. In a normal situation we would have been promoted last season and the only players we've lost who made a meaningful contribution to that are Roberts and Horsfall. They are both big losses and McGowan being out for a couple of months is a blow but we've recruited well in terms of replacements and in supplementing other areas of the team.

Life's too short to be over analysing our prospects for the coming season based upon one performance of a mixed team in a friendly against a side that will be looking to get into the Premier league next season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 15, 2022, 07:09:19 am
Apparently Derby and Rangers sniffing around Kioki now


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 15, 2022, 07:22:58 am
Apparently Derby and Rangers sniffing around Kioki now

Dirty rotters.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 15, 2022, 07:30:29 am
Apparently Derby and Rangers sniffing around Kioki now
Running costs.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 15, 2022, 08:33:29 am
Apparently Derby and Rangers sniffing around Kioki now
Strong rumours about Derby from normally reliable sources. He could be on his way. We will know if he is not in the squad to face Luton.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 15, 2022, 08:40:24 am
Strong rumours about Derby from normally reliable sources. He could be on his way. We will know if he is not in the squad to face Luton.

Well he did go off injured against WBA so if it wouldn't be the definitive reason.

I think the writings on the wall with Ali, let's take the money and reinvest in attacking players


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on July 15, 2022, 08:41:09 am
Strong rumours about Derby from normally reliable sources. He could be on his way. We will know if he is not in the squad to face Luton.

Yep,  we will know he is injured.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 15, 2022, 08:46:07 am
https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-derby-county-lead-rangers-in-race-to-sign-northampton-star-ali-koiki/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on July 15, 2022, 09:23:41 am
What price would be worth letting him go?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 15, 2022, 09:51:57 am
Anywhere between £250k-£400k I'd say


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on July 15, 2022, 10:00:08 am
50k plus add ons


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 15, 2022, 10:10:14 am
Theres only 1 year left on his deal but we do hold that card atleast so we can play hard ball

We know theyve got cash and we know hes a rare find so I would be saying nothing short of 500k and build in loads of options. Sell on fees and performnce based fees



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 15, 2022, 10:35:23 am
some bonkers valuations for a player who was constantly caught out defensively.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 15, 2022, 10:37:19 am
Derby are currently on supermarket sweep. They will be linked with every man and his dog in the next few weeks.

AK is a great player and has one year left on his contract. No need for us to rush into anything, unless we receive an offer for 500k plus! He's pretty robust as well. I suspect there's a very good chance he will be gone by the end of the window which would be a real shame, but if it means we can load up a bit more in the creative department then Id say its good business all round.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 15, 2022, 10:40:34 am
some bonkers valuations for a player who was constantly caught out defensively.

Ha ha...I vividly recall when most Cobblers fans said we'd taken Newcastle to the cleaners when we sold Toney to tell!  ;D

Firstly he's left footed. So that's double the value of a right footed player...

Secondly, he's only 22.

Thirdly I do not recall him getting caught out 'constantly' defensively. When he did, he would usually recover and get back on his man due to his incredible agility and pace over a short distance.

Huge potential. He will be a decent championship player minimum in 2 years time, if he steers clear of bad injuries....


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 15, 2022, 10:47:12 am
Thirdly I do not recall him getting caught out 'constantly' defensively. When he did, he would usually recover and get back on his man due to his incredible agility and pace over a short distance.

first leg play offs - twice - cost us the tie

plus derby have no money


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 15, 2022, 10:59:48 am
some bonkers valuations for a player who was constantly caught out defensively.

There's a difference between what what value his performances merit & what valuation we can realistically get for him

Rangers spent £700k on George Edmundson from league 2 about 3 years ago


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 15, 2022, 11:00:50 am
first leg play offs - twice - cost us the tie

plus derby have no money



Derby = New owners


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 15, 2022, 11:01:08 am
2 years ago Sean Dyche offered him a new contract to stay at Burnley which he turned down to seek first team football. Due to injuries he did not play many games at Bristol Rovers and Joey Barton let him go which turned out to be their loss and our gain. He only got into the team when Mills got injured and then nailed down the position as his own.
Obviously at the end of the season he walks away and we get nothing and in January we would get rather less than we could get now. Let's say the club are offered £250,000 do they say it is worth turning it down to have him playing for us this season?. My feeling is that the club rarely stands in a players way if he has a chance to play at a higher level and if the offer meets the clubs valuation so I think the chances of him being here at the start of the season are slim.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 15, 2022, 11:05:35 am
What price would be worth letting him go?

£3.5 million - to be dedicated to completing the East Stand properly and end that depressing redevelopment thread.

The problem with him defensively is that he doesn't have a left sided player in the Hoskins mold to back him up. Pinnock doesn't fulfill this role.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2022, 11:06:36 am
Ha ha...I vividly recall when most Cobblers fans said we'd taken Newcastle to the cleaners when we sold Toney to tell!  ;D

Firstly he's left footed. So that's double the value of a right footed player...

Secondly, he's only 22.

Thirdly I do not recall him getting caught out 'constantly' defensively. When he did, he would usually recover and get back on his man due to his incredible agility and pace over a short distance.

Huge potential. He will be a decent championship player minimum in 2 years time, if he steers clear of bad injuries....

He was caught out defensively a few times; away not so often! He was a bit lax at times; still a good player though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 15, 2022, 12:24:07 pm
He was caught out defensively a few times; away not so often! He was a bit lax at times; still a good player though.


Will be interesting to see if derby play him LB or LW.

As you’ve previously pointed out, Mills is a better player. Might be a quick fix to get him back in for another season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 15, 2022, 13:09:00 pm
"Mills is a better player", you surely can't be drunk this early in the day. Mills was far from impressive in the play off games and it shows who the management thought was "the better player" because when Mills regained fitness he could not regain his place from Koiki. No we don't want Mills back and he has now retired.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 15, 2022, 13:11:43 pm
"Mills is a better player", you surely can't be drunk this early in the day. Mills was far from impressive in the play off games and it shows who the management thought was "the better player" because when Mills regained fitness he could not regain his place from Koiki. No we don't want Mills back and he has now retired.

It's a dig at Everbrite as he previously claimed Mills was better than Koiki.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 15, 2022, 13:16:19 pm
Derby supporters reckon they cannot pay any transfer fees but may be able to spend money from players they have sold.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 15, 2022, 13:22:19 pm
Derby supporters reckon they cannot pay any transfer fees but may be able to spend money from players they have sold.
lets hope for their sake, that they sell a few then. More dosh for us. After all Charlie Goode was worth a million. Kerching!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2022, 13:32:18 pm
Will be interesting to see if derby play him LB or LW.

As you’ve previously pointed out, Mills is a better player. Might be a quick fix to get him back in for another season.

That is not correct; Mills was a better defensive player at least prior to his injury. Koiki was better going forward and that is what I suggested to you! Your criticism of Mills was spiteful and prejudiced from outset particularly when Mill made a match saving tackle at Crawley last summer. A tackle on hindsight that finished his career. You also were high up in the criticism stakes on McGowan; that did not work out for you!
Quick fit to get him back !! What next maestro!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2022, 13:38:21 pm
It's a dig at Everbrite as he previously claimed Mills was better than Koiki.

'Mysterious' Criticisms of various Cobblers players and Management goes back at least a couple of years! He is often quite wrong for example McGowan and Jon Brady. He can dig all he likes but he is a cad and an imposter ;D       


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 15, 2022, 13:46:16 pm
some bonkers valuations for a player who was constantly caught out defensively.
yes so constant that he was the starting LB in the best defence in the league and is being looked at by a string of teams in higher divisions and has been since January. Honestly, the polarity in this forum is crazy. You can make a mistake and get caught out and still be a good defender. Likewise any position on the pitch. No ones saying he's Roberto Carlos, we're talking half a mil for a player in a world where full backs go for 50m
take a break for once


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 15, 2022, 14:35:05 pm
Kioki is worth obviously what another club are willing to pay, IMO not a penny less than £750k.
Don’t think Derby have that kind of cash to splash TBH.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Saint Cobbler on July 15, 2022, 15:26:03 pm
I take your point Yayo, all the same Bowie came on at 50mins with the score still 0-0,so plenty to play for. At his introduction the rest of the team were not all playing badly; in fact Sherring and Guthrie and a few others were just about holding their own. After their first goal on 51mins and multiple subs we lacked cohesion and it became one way traffic! As for giving young Bowie a chance of course I will but he has to offer more against Luton....hopefully!
Same old. Bowie has just walked through the door and he gets slated by our so called supporter(s).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 15, 2022, 15:49:20 pm
Same old. Bowie has just walked through the door and he gets slated by our so called supporter(s).
Were you there on Wednesday night? It’s not slating him it called having an opinion of him.
If reading other peoples opinions upsets you then message boards are probably not for you.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 15, 2022, 16:07:19 pm
Same old. Bowie has just walked through the door and he gets slated by our so called supporter(s).

Think same person absolutely roasted McGowen in pre season last year😜

I could go on, but it's hot🤣✌️





Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 15, 2022, 16:17:14 pm
It's a dig at Everbrite as he previously claimed Mills was better than Koiki.

 ;D

The only man I know that pays to attend games, but sits in the stands with his eyes closed!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 15, 2022, 16:21:44 pm
That is not correct; Mills was a better defensive player at least prior to his injury. Koiki was better going forward and that is what I suggested to you! Your criticism of Mills was spiteful and prejudiced from outset particularly when Mill made a match saving tackle at Crawley last summer. A tackle on hindsight that finished his career. You also were high up in the criticism stakes on McGowan; that did not work out for you!
Quick fit to get him back !! What next maestro!

There's no debate to be had, he was just as terrible before Crawley.

re McGowan - It will be interesting to see how long it takes Odimayo to make the RB position his own.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Saint Cobbler on July 15, 2022, 17:29:32 pm
Were you there on Wednesday night? It’s not slating him it called having an opinion of him.
If reading other peoples opinions upsets you then message boards are probably not for you.
There's only one person's opinion that upsets me one here and that is the author of the post that I replied to.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 15, 2022, 19:03:02 pm
I see on another forum that Tyreece Simpson could be prised away from Ipswich if anybody has a spare £600,00 in their back pocket - 9 goals in 25 games on loan at Swindon last season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 15, 2022, 19:06:24 pm
I see on another forum that Tyreece Simpson could be prised away from Ipswich if anybody has a spare £600,00 in their back pocket - 9 goals in 25 games on loan at Swindon last season.
I liked him a lot just the sort of player we need, not at £600k though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 15, 2022, 20:06:38 pm
I’d be surprised if Koiki didn’t leave for pastures new in this window


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 15, 2022, 20:16:10 pm
I’d be surprised if Koiki didn’t leave for pastures new in this window

Any new signings nearly over the line?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2022, 21:42:47 pm
Think same person absolutely roasted McGowen in pre season last year😜

I could go on, but it's hot🤣✌️


I know it’s hot but if that is aimed at me then you are very wrong. That was Mr Mysterious and I championed McGowan from the start, still do and hope he makes a top recovery - do you?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2022, 21:56:44 pm
Same old. Bowie has just walked through the door and he gets slated by our so called supporter(s).

It’s my opinion; as I have to accept yours too! I cannot understand why you feel I have slated Bowie in above post. At the end of the day we all have opinions; mine is simply that young Bowie will have to show more about him in his next game or even games. I hope he does. Manny asked you if you were there on Wednesday, you didn’t reply? Why is that!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 15, 2022, 22:23:45 pm
I’d be surprised if Koiki didn’t leave for pastures new in this window
#runningcosts


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on July 16, 2022, 00:06:05 am
Koiki to Derby early next week...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 16, 2022, 06:46:54 am
#runningcosts

I think they’ve taken the view that with a year left, is he likely to re-sign? Feeling is probably not so if we can’t get a few hundred grand for him now, probably the sensible choice


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 16, 2022, 07:52:48 am
I think they’ve taken the view that with a year left, is he likely to re-sign? Feeling is probably not so if we can’t get a few hundred grand for him now, probably the sensible choice
I think this is all well and good mate as long as it reinvested, we need a quality left back, if the replacement is as good as Odimayo Id be happy.
Also if it enables us to get Eppiah and a quality playmaker either on loan or a permanent deal all well and good.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 16, 2022, 08:31:09 am
I think this is all well and good mate as long as it reinvested, we need a quality left back, if the replacement is as good as Odimayo Id be happy.
Also if it enables us to get Eppiah and a quality playmaker either on loan or a permanent deal all well and good.

For me we need a striker; fancy playmakers maybe a luxury for us based on current playing style. Would love one but for me a striker added to the current squad comes first!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 16, 2022, 08:47:49 am
Apparently on Twitter this morning that Derby are close to agreeing a fee for Koiki. Been told this morning that’s not the case and they’ve not even been contacted.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 16, 2022, 09:34:30 am
As much as it would be a shame to see Koiki go and as much as it seems odd to say, im happy to see our club starting to develop players and get decent fees for them. Its the best way for us to then be able to hopefully invest those fees into better quality additions.

Obviously its not going to be anything like the Goode fee, but if we could get say 300k + a good sell on % for what was expected to be a back up LB when we brought him in one year ago is good business in my mind.

Koiki was great for us and I think still has plenty of room to develop. But his best asset in my mind is his ability to use his strength and close dribbling to escape from difficult defensive positions, along with his bursting runs up field. With that being said he contributed 1 goal and 2 assists all season (in a hugely defensive team in his defence), so his actual offensive output was not that great in the end.

I definitely think he will continue to improve, but we have Haynes who seems to have been an acceptable LB at this level for a few seasons now. If we can use this money on a quality addition further up the field (even if its just big wages, not a big fee) then I think thats a good move for all.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 16, 2022, 09:56:51 am
As much as it would be a shame to see Koiki go and as much as it seems odd to say, im happy to see our club starting to develop players and get decent fees for them. Its the best way for us to then be able to hopefully invest those fees into better quality additions.

Obviously its not going to be anything like the Goode fee, but if we could get say 300k + a good sell on % for what was expected to be a back up LB when we brought him in one year ago is good business in my mind.

Koiki was great for us and I think still has plenty of room to develop. But his best asset in my mind is his ability to use his strength and close dribbling to escape from difficult defensive positions, along with his bursting runs up field. With that being said he contributed 1 goal and 2 assists all season (in a hugely defensive team in his defence), so his actual offensive output was not that great in the end.

I definitely think he will continue to improve, but we have Haynes who seems to have been an acceptable LB at this level for a few seasons now. If we can use this money on a quality addition further up the field (even if its just big wages, not a big fee) then I think thats a good move for all.

Well said, I agree entirely with all of that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 16, 2022, 10:25:29 am
The big question is will we reinvest any of the fee ? We sold Goode for £1M, I didn't expect us to reinvest all of that but I did expect us to reinvest some of it, which I don't think we did.
    I agree with selling him and getting a fee when he can walk away for nothing next year but only if we reinvest at least some of the fee.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 16, 2022, 10:40:28 am
I know it’s hot but if that is aimed at me then you are very wrong. That was Mr Mysterious and I championed McGowan from the start, still do and hope he makes a top recovery - do you?

I think you need to check your dates on that one…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on July 16, 2022, 17:24:29 pm
Joe Lolley winger at forest told he can leave, what a signing that would be… not sure he would drop down to League Two though  :P



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 16, 2022, 17:48:28 pm
no one knew about the Koiki situation.
He’s not the player we need to be concerned about .Look elsewhere


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 16, 2022, 17:51:03 pm
no one knew about the Koiki situation.
He’s not the player we need to be concerned about .Look elsewhere
Guthrie obviously.
Every bit as good as Goode, £1m or they can fuçk off.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 16, 2022, 18:01:33 pm


None the wiser but a friend at the game said you tend to be bit of a smart Alec! Is this true?

Yes


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 16, 2022, 18:08:11 pm
no one knew about the Koiki situation.
He’s not the player we need to be concerned about .Look elsewhere

Stop playing games and just tell us what you know. I think you really enjoy getting everyone worried to be honest.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 16, 2022, 18:36:53 pm
Stop playing games and just tell us what you know. I think you really enjoy getting everyone worried to be honest.

The only players who I could imagine that would attract interest would be Guthrie and Pinnock and it would be catastrophic to lose either of them so close to the season.  As the saying goes either s**t or get off the pot.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 16, 2022, 19:22:56 pm
As the saying goes either s**t or get off the pot.

It would be good if he did. Unfortunately, I think we both know him too well and he'll continue with I may know something and you don't game.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 16, 2022, 19:29:54 pm
It would be good if he did. Unfortunately, I think we both know him too well and he'll continue with I may know something and you don't game.
If he feeds on reactions, then stop rising to his bait. As the Meerkat said : simples.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 16, 2022, 19:33:51 pm
If he feeds on reactions, then stop rising to his bait. As the Meerkat said : simples.

Good advice. I'll try my best  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 16, 2022, 20:54:11 pm
Rangers have quite a lot to spend;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62194399

Koiki + Guthrie.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 16, 2022, 21:11:26 pm
Yes

Good for you


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 16, 2022, 22:57:51 pm
Rangers have quite a lot to spend;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62194399

Koiki + Guthrie.


Plenty of rumours doing the rounds.Was told today that the Club had received no offer at all for Kioki.
Now we have rumours on Guthrie, that for me is an astonishing revelation!




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 17, 2022, 09:49:58 am
Tyler Magloire wanted by Hartlepool.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 17, 2022, 10:34:35 am
Tyler Magloire wanted by Hartlepool.

He's better than Hartlepool. I thought he was really settling down with us before his injury

Just as an aside - was Guthrie one of those teasing Fraser about his reason for moving to Stockport. If not, perhaps there is a clue there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 17, 2022, 10:37:40 am
The big question is will we reinvest any of the fee ? We sold Goode for £1M, I didn't expect us to reinvest all of that but I did expect us to reinvest some of it, which I don't think we did.
    I agree with selling him and getting a fee when he can walk away for nothing next year but only if we reinvest at least some of the fee.

How do you possibly quantify this Rog?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 17, 2022, 13:15:05 pm
How do you possibly quantify this Rog?


Looking at the accounts for year ending 30 June 21, we made a profit for the year of £127k and the profit on player trading was £976k. So we don't know exactly the fee we received for Goode, but let's say £1million. So without the  Goode transfer it would have a circa £900k loss.  This was the season where we could not attend due to COVID, a d fans were lease keen to donate their season ticket money.

So if additional funds were spent on transfer fees and wages, it would have meant another loss and adding to the loan from the directors, which the Trust are not happy about. 'Loading  debt on the club' to quote a few prominent trust members

So what do people want? A benefactor quite possibly. Someone to write off money owed to them. We haven't got one.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 17, 2022, 13:48:22 pm
Good for you

You are welcome.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 17, 2022, 14:03:06 pm
In an attempt to show I am more that a bickering poster shown above it seems as if the Carney Chukwuemeka transfer to Barcelona is likely to happen with a fee of £20 million. He left our academy at just 12 years old to join Villa but do we get any sort of percentage of a deal? Just 1% would go along way towards filling the gaps in our squad.

On another note, his brother Caleb who is seems was signed by Villa to placate Carney is still stuck at Livingston which I'm sure is a lovely town but perhaps not the dream location for a 20 year old footballer. Perhaps he could be enticed back to us on loan, he would be a great addition to our squad.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 17, 2022, 14:31:53 pm
I can't see anything that would suggest we would get a cut of the future transfer value of a player who moved in this way.

From what I can make out we would have got (had he moved under the EPPP system) £3000 per year that he spent in our academy.

We should have also received £150,000 as he has played 10 games in the Premier League for Villa..... it would be £300k if he made 20, £450k for 30 etc etc..... unfortunately he has made just 12 PL appearances.

Lets not forget that he left us when he was 12, and that was over six years ago. Villa have developed him into the player he is now, so if they make money from his sale to Barcelona or PSG then fair play to them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 17, 2022, 14:44:47 pm
On another note, his brother Caleb who is seems was signed by Villa to placate Carney is still stuck at Livingston which I'm sure is a lovely town but perhaps not the dream location for a 20 year old footballer. Perhaps he could be enticed back to us on loan, he would be a great addition to our squad.

Judging by the comments emanating from his school friends, family (?) and other acquaintances who were watching him in the preseason friendly against R&D either at the beginning of last season or a previous one he'd never live it down. Every time he made a mistake or ran into trouble and lost the ball they delighted in laughing out loud and shouting "sign the contract man" as a sort of reference to his true level. I was sat behind them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 17, 2022, 14:49:03 pm
How do you possibly quantify this Rog?

So who did we sign with the Goode money then Glen ??


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 17, 2022, 14:51:19 pm
I can't see anything that would suggest we would get a cut of the future transfer value of a player who moved in this way.

From what I can make out we would have got (had he moved under the EPPP system) £3000 per year that he spent in our academy.

We should have also received £150,000 as he has played 10 games in the Premier League for Villa..... it would be £300k if he made 20, £450k for 30 etc etc..... unfortunately he has made just 12 PL appearances.

Lets not forget that he left us when he was 12, and that was over six years ago. Villa have developed him into the player he is now, so if they make money from his sale to Barcelona or PSG then fair play to them.

£150,000 is a tidy sum and realistically as much as we should expect. "Only" 12 prem appearances is pretty decent considering how many fall by the wayside.
It would be a nice touch if all the preceding clubs got a percentage up to a certain age. I would imagine whatever local youth team club he left for the Cobblers would love just a tiny bit of the deal, after all they nurtured his raw talent, presumably from about 7 or 8 years old sufficiently to attract the Cobblers interest. It would at least acknowledge their part in his development.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 17, 2022, 14:52:59 pm
Judging by the comments emanating from his school friends, family (?) and other acquaintances who were watching him in the preseason friendly against R&D either at the beginning of last season or a previous one he'd never live it down. Every time he made a mistake or ran into trouble and lost the ball they delighted in laughing out loud and shouting "sign the contract man" as a sort of reference to his true level. I was sat behind them.

Friends and family? Who needs enemies if that's true.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 17, 2022, 15:00:00 pm
Friends and family? Who needs enemies if that's true.

I was surprised too but put it down to the "youth of today".

They didn't stand for the minute's silence in memory of Max Griggs either.

 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 17, 2022, 15:12:49 pm
I was surprised too but put it down to the "youth of today".

They didn't stand for the minute's silence in memory of Max Griggs either.

 

Ah, do you mean then a section of the crowd?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 17, 2022, 15:19:04 pm
So who did we sign with the Goode money then Glen ??

But don't you want the club to be run sustainably? You can't have it both ways.

The Goode fee covered what would otherwise have been losses for the year .Any money spent would have added to the debt to the owners.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 17, 2022, 15:19:50 pm
The section of the crowd sat in the main stand (more of a big hut). Everyone else was stood silently anyway.

Do you have a problem with this ? I detect scepticism.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 17, 2022, 15:20:38 pm
On another note, his brother Caleb who is seems was signed by Villa to placate Carney is still stuck at Livingston which I'm sure is a lovely town but perhaps not the dream location for a 20 year old footballer. Perhaps he could be enticed back to us on loan, he would be a great addition to our squad.
Caleb is back at Villa  and scored for them against Hednesford a couple of days ago. About 1 minute 25 secs in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67exCwRYWkE



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on July 17, 2022, 16:32:55 pm
The section of the crowd sat in the main stand (more of a big hut). Everyone else was stood silently anyway.

Do you have a problem with this ? I detect scepticism.

Well you’ve got to admit it would be a bit strange for members of your own family to taunt you when playing a game.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 17, 2022, 18:40:18 pm
PSG and Newcastle both now reported to be interested in Carney.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 17, 2022, 19:06:31 pm
In an attempt to show I am more that a bickering poster shown above it seems as if the Carney Chukwuemeka transfer to Barcelona is likely to happen with a fee of £20 million. He left our academy at just 12 years old to join Villa but do we get any sort of percentage of a deal? Just 1% would go along way towards filling the gaps in our squad.

On another note, his brother Caleb who is seems was signed by Villa to placate Carney is still stuck at Livingston which I'm sure is a lovely town but perhaps not the dream location for a 20 year old footballer. Perhaps he could be enticed back to us on loan, he would be a great addition to our squad.

Would like to feel that you continue your messaging in the way which you are comfortable with. It seems odd that you seem to feel it necessary to show more than a bickering poster which I personally feel you are not. After all 75% of the noise on here is one form or another of bickering. As you might guess its part and parcel of communication on here! There are some good debaters on here, take Bungle for example as somehow he manages to make an art of team selection, even tactics. There are others too.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 17, 2022, 19:41:29 pm
But don't you want the club to be run sustainably? You can't have it both ways.

The Goode fee covered what would otherwise have been losses for the year .Any money spent would have added to the debt to the owners.
We not only got £1M for Goode in this season, we got £750,000 from the FA Cup run and didn't we get payment from the Prem to compensate for Covid ?. The staff were furloughed so we were in a much better position than most of our rivals.
   Of course I want the club run sustainably that's why I question why do we lose around £1M per season when Newport County usually make a profit on half our gates, I doubt if our playing budget is that much bigger than theirs's. I have mentioned this lots of times but no on seems worried about it !!!!
    Just a thought, if you were running a company that was losing quite a bit of money, would you be more or less worried if you knew that your losses would be recoverable when a deal went through ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 17, 2022, 20:35:25 pm
So who did we sign with the Goode money then Glen ??

It's really that black and white is it?
Come on Rog, you know it's not that in and out.
If you earned an extra fifty at work did you go straight out and spend that fifty on something immediately to justify having earned it?
No.
You might have put a bit away, spent a bit, paid back the tenner you owed your mate and treated yourself to a take away.
Without access to the P&L it's just another dig at the owners isn't it?

Anyway, looking fwd to seeing the £250k pa plan very soon because the transparency you seek will  clearly be evident to every penny.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 17, 2022, 21:13:29 pm
We not only got £1M for Goode in this season, we got £750,000 from the FA Cup run and didn't we get payment from the Prem to compensate for Covid ?. The staff were furloughed so we were in a much better position than most of our rivals.
   Of course I want the club run sustainably that's why I question why do we lose around £1M per season when Newport County usually make a profit on half our gates, I doubt if our playing budget is that much bigger than theirs's. I have mentioned this lots of times but no on seems worried about it !!!!
    Just a thought, if you were running a company that was losing quite a bit of money, would you be more or less worried if you knew that your losses would be recoverable when a deal went through ?
I keep saying this mate, but a 1 million loss is average for league 2 and 2 million for league 1. Newport will either end up the same eventually or drop out. It’s not the company I question Rog, it’s the industry.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 17, 2022, 21:48:49 pm
It's really that black and white is it?
Come on Rog, you know it's not that in and out.
If you earned an extra fifty at work did you go straight out and spend that fifty on something immediately to justify having earned it?
No.
You might have put a bit away, spent a bit, paid back the tenner you owed your mate and treated yourself to a take away.
Without access to the P&L it's just another dig at the owners isn't it?

If you read my original post you would see that I said I didn't expect us to spend all the £1M, but surely most people would agree that if we had spent some of it, we would have had a much better chance of staying in League One. We sold Goode and replaced him with Bolger and moved up a division, not surprising how it worked out was it ?
      That is my opinion, your the one who's taking it as a dig at the owners

PS  It's not the Trust's fault that it's going to be really hot tomorrow, but I'm sure you will find a way to do it  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 17, 2022, 22:38:33 pm
We not only got £1M for Goode in this season, we got £750,000 from the FA Cup run and didn't we get payment from the Prem to compensate for Covid ?. The staff were furloughed so we were in a much better position than most of our rivals.
   Of course I want the club run sustainably that's why I question why do we lose around £1M per season when Newport County usually make a profit on half our gates, I doubt if our playing budget is that much bigger than theirs's. I have mentioned this lots of times but no on seems worried about it !!!!
    Just a thought, if you were running a company that was losing quite a bit of money, would you be more or less worried if you knew that your losses would be recoverable when a deal went through ?

Half of this Carton, is 'calculated conjecture'. For example you use Newport C as an example but don't appear to investigate how Newport are able to sustain their club with such poor attendances. To suit your argument you claim both Clubs playing budgets are probably similar; that's pure guess work. People aren't listening because you can't verify the facts. I actually believe in the Trust as its the only vehicle if the club goes belly up but am not sure if your reply helps anyone!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 17, 2022, 22:59:14 pm
Half of this Carton, is 'calculated conjecture'. For example you use Newport C as an example but don't appear to investigate how Newport are able to sustain their club with such poor attendances. To suit your argument you claim both Clubs playing budgets are probably similar; that's pure guess work. People aren't listening because you can't verify the facts. I actually believe in the Trust as its the only vehicle if the club goes belly up but am not sure if your reply helps anyone!
You can’t argue that Newport are doing a great job, but despite the entire board of 11 working for free they made an 14 grand operating profit. I seriously doubt if they can realistically compete or progress even in the medium term. A community club being run by well intentioned people for the benefit of everyone. Due to the absolute folly of the average ownership model and the incompetence of the EFL/Gov in regulating it they will get trampled in the end whilst club after club risks going to the wall, it’s a fùcking disgrace.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 17, 2022, 23:44:30 pm
If Newport and the Cobblers published their figures to June 30 2022 now (both clubs will already have very accurate data within a day or two of the year end) we'd have a good idea of the appropriate comparisons. Looking at the most recent year or two already published - they are badly distorted by the pandemic and various exceptional income streams and loss of normal income streams.

My rough and ready on what has been officially published is that the Cobblers turnover is roughly £1million higher than Newport but costs are running at about £2 million higher - we are probably paying far more for our senior paid admin staff (whereas Newport have 11 unpaid directors) and significantly more for the squad of players and management team.

If the clubs prepared financial statements as detailed as Carlisle's we'd know exactly where the budget variances arise. They choose not to.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 18, 2022, 05:34:39 am

PS  It's not the Trust's fault that it's going to be really hot tomorrow, but I'm sure you will find a way to do it  ;)

I love this weather, I was going to praise the Trust for giving the fear media something else to try and scare us all into trading our cars in for a bicycle.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 18, 2022, 06:56:27 am
What I’d think we’d all like is for the east stand to be finished and the club to generate and extra income from the corporate and bars, restaurants etc.
That would go someway to making us more sustainable.
Oh and this is what KT promised when he bought the club and acquired the land leases from under the councils nose.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 18, 2022, 07:05:48 am
None of this has anything to do with Transfer Rumours - like every other thread it just morphs into diatribes about the Redevelopment. 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 18, 2022, 07:17:18 am
None of this has anything to do with Transfer Rumours - like every other thread it just morphs into diatribes about the Redevelopment. 
Good point, I don’t know any rumours, but would love us to resign Eppiah on a season long loan.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 18, 2022, 08:05:55 am
None of this has anything to do with Transfer Rumours - like every other thread it just morphs into diatribes about the Redevelopment. 

Yes, it gets boring doesn't it ? I just skim through this thread now and only read the posts about rumours.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 18, 2022, 08:44:49 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-will-keep-chipping-away-in-the-transfer-market-3771725

Lets talk transfers, there are more to come... ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 18, 2022, 09:05:45 am
I love this weather, I was going to praise the Trust for giving the fear media something else to try and scare us all into trading our cars in for a bicycle.
;D I have a couple of bikes for sale if anyone needs one.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on July 18, 2022, 09:13:46 am
If you read my original post you would see that I said I didn't expect us to spend all the £1M, but surely most people would agree that if we had spent some of it, we would have had a much better chance of staying in League One. We sold Goode and replaced him with Bolger and moved up a division, not surprising how it worked out was it ?
      That is my opinion, your the one who's taking it as a dig at the owners

PS  It's not the Trust's fault that it's going to be really hot tomorrow, but I'm sure you will find a way to do it  ;)

Carlton - why does every comment that doesn’t automatically pan the owners for the way they are running the club have to carry the barb (even if written in humour) that in some way it’s anti trust? - because it isn’t, and to suggest it both stifles sensible discussion and promotes discord. I’m bored with saying it but if the trust want their ACV project to work it is going to need buy in from all sides - but what do I know as I’m just a contemptible naive splinter gathering appeaser according to some who seem to take the same view as you - albeit in fairness to you significantly less polite.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 18, 2022, 09:41:37 am
;D I have a couple of bikes for sale if anyone needs one.
Off topic, but I knew an Earls Barton bike once..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on July 18, 2022, 10:04:41 am
Good point, I don’t know any rumours, but would love us to resign Eppiah on a season long loan.

To be honest if his agent can shaft us once he could do it again - and it's pretty clear that's what cost us automatic and possibly even the title so personally I wouldn't go back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 18, 2022, 10:33:10 am
To be honest if his agent can shaft us once he could do it again - and it's pretty clear that's what cost us automatic and possibly even the title so personally I wouldn't go back.

eh?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 18, 2022, 10:44:28 am
eh?

I think he's getting confused with Etete. Blame the heat.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 18, 2022, 10:45:34 am
To be honest if his agent can shaft us once he could do it again - and it's pretty clear that's what cost us automatic and possibly even the title so personally I wouldn't go back.

They all look the same !


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on July 18, 2022, 11:11:51 am
They all look the same !

Who? agents. Surely you couldn't possibly mean what I thought you were alluding to.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 18, 2022, 11:19:18 am
Etete is interesting Derby, Plymouth and Portsmouth to name just three.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 18, 2022, 11:20:43 am
Who? agents. Surely you couldn't possibly mean what I thought you were alluding to.

Teasing Peter mate.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on July 18, 2022, 12:47:45 pm
Teasing Peter mate.

Taken as intended - I’m sure there are some decent agents but not my favourite contributors to the football industry.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on July 18, 2022, 21:37:14 pm

PS  It's not the Trust's fault that it's going to be really hot tomorrow, but I'm sure you will find a way to do it  ;)

Really? I've got them bang to rights for global warming in general, and the Apocalyptic Heat I am having to endure down here in Bordeaux at the moment. It was too hot to go to the beach until 18.00!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 18, 2022, 21:52:14 pm
Really? I've got them bang to rights for global warming in general, and the Apocalyptic Heat I am having to endure down here in Bordeaux at the moment. It was too hot to go to the beach until 18.00!

I went round the Bordeaux outer circular twice guided by eldest daughter until I took matters into my own hands and came off when Sat Nav said A16 and made for Saintes. Always keep reminding Eldest daughter that men know best when driving in France.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 19, 2022, 06:06:43 am
The situation with Eppiah is that he is recovering from injury treatment and so would not be involved at the start of the season even if Leicester were to release him on loan .
They would prefer to sell him but no one would risk his injury record with massive wages at our level .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 19, 2022, 06:18:28 am
The situation with Eppiah is that he is recovering from injury treatment and so would not be involved at the start of the season even if Leicester were to release him on loan .
They would prefer to sell him but no one would risk his injury record with massive wages at our level .

Sensible, but it would be nice to have first refusal if Leicester do decide to sell/loan him out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 19, 2022, 08:47:36 am
Sensible, but it would be nice to have first refusal if Leicester do decide to sell/loan him out.
Exactly, I think our location and the fact he’s played for us before would stand us in good stead however as we all know money talks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 19, 2022, 09:08:22 am
Exactly, I think our location and the fact he’s played for us before would stand us in good stead however as we all know money talks.

Agreed, we might get him cheaper, with a good sell on clause for Leicester.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 19, 2022, 10:04:10 am
The situation with Eppiah is that he is recovering from injury treatment and so would not be involved at the start of the season even if Leicester were to release him on loan .
They would prefer to sell him but no one would risk his injury record with massive wages at our level .

His injury record is pretty incredible. Will be interesting to see how his career pans out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 19, 2022, 10:34:34 am
His injury record is pretty incredible. Will be interesting to see how his career pans out.

Agree, I have a feeling he'd be sort of a player you could pin a lot of hopes on but only end up getting 20 games out of him.

That being said, I'd happily take that chance, very big fan!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 19, 2022, 10:58:57 am
His injury record is pretty incredible. Will be interesting to see how his career pans out.

Same age as Shaun who has also had his share of injury issues, will be interesting to see how both of their careers pan out.  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 19, 2022, 11:02:28 am
Eppiah's lightening pace and close control make him ideal for a club higher up the leagues than us. A very useful substitute to bring on if not a first choice. Tiring defenders and then you get him coming on and stretching you. A Full Back already on a yellow will be under extreme pressure.

Spot the obvious mistake in the attached;

https://www.lcfc.com/players/u23s/2246175/josh-eppiah/profile


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 19, 2022, 11:09:47 am
Eppiah's lightening pace and close control make him ideal for a club higher up the leagues than us. A very useful substitute to bring on if not a first choice. Tiring defenders and then you get him coming on and stretching you. A Full Back already on a yellow will be under extreme pressure.

Spot the obvious mistake in the attached;

https://www.lcfc.com/players/u23s/2246175/josh-eppiah/profile
😂. 1970……


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 19, 2022, 11:11:53 am
Eppiah's lightening pace and close control make him ideal for a club higher up the leagues than us. A very useful substitute to bring on if not a first choice. Tiring defenders and then you get him coming on and stretching you. A Full Back already on a yellow will be under extreme pressure.

Spot the obvious mistake in the attached;

https://www.lcfc.com/players/u23s/2246175/josh-eppiah/profile

Not surprised he is injury prone if he is really 52 years of age!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 19, 2022, 13:28:42 pm
I wonder if we still retain the rumoured interest in McAtee at Grimsby (would be ideal in the Number 10 role) or Jodi Jones at Coventry. There would have to be a fee for the former as he’s under contract and I suspect would depend on if we get money for Kioki. All probably pie in the sky though.  I see that Jack Payne went to Charlton yesterday so that’s one more name off the list (not that he was probably ever on it).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2022, 13:30:39 pm
Agree, I have a feeling he'd be sort of a player you could pin a lot of hopes on but only end up getting 20 games out of him.

That being said, I'd happily take that chance, very big fan!

Who isn't but the person who controls the purse strings may see it from a different angle. Paying wages and possibly a fee to sign him. Also Insurance Premium likely to be higher for a player with well publicised injury issues. Nothing is more depressing for player and supporter alike  who spends 50% of a season on the injury list. Maybe on full wages too. There will be some on here severely criticising the wisdom of signing an injury prone player; we have seen it before and its not pretty reading!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2022, 14:27:18 pm
Not surprised he is injury prone if he is really 52 years of age!

Stanley Matthews, 1971 - Stanley Matthews, Tommy Fowler, Burridge, K Ellison, K Poole, host of goal keepers and centre halfs (old style centre half). Peter Shilton


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 19, 2022, 14:46:13 pm
Eppiah is on big wages and has a year left at Leicester .
He wouldn’t get those wages in division 2 - even without the injury record he has .
The best chance we have is that he comes on loan when recovered .
He hardly trained last season at the end .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2022, 17:25:53 pm
Eppiah is on big wages and has a year left at Leicester .
He wouldn’t get those wages in division 2 - even without the injury record he has .
The best chance we have is that he comes on loan when recovered .
He hardly trained last season at the end .

How do you know he is on big money? He does not appear to attract interest from Championship Clubs? If you are going to publish unsubstantiated rumours posted as a fact, you could at least provide some evidence or source to back your claim!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 19, 2022, 18:43:48 pm
How do you know he is on big money? He does not appear to attract interest from Championship Clubs? If you are going to publish unsubstantiated rumours posted as a fact, you could at least provide some evidence or source to back your claim!

I was told not to rise to the bait. Maybe you should take the same advice. B&S likes his ITK comments, problem is I don't think he is. If you get my meaning.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 19, 2022, 19:20:21 pm
Josh Eppiah is on £6100 per week FACT.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 19, 2022, 19:48:12 pm
Josh Eppiah is on £6100 per week FACT.

 :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on July 19, 2022, 20:57:39 pm
;D I have a couple of bikes for sale if anyone needs one.

I have a couple of bikes in my time, droopy headlights a sagging saddle bags.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: singcobb on July 19, 2022, 20:59:22 pm
Really? I've got them bang to rights for global warming in general, and the Apocalyptic Heat I am having to endure down here in Bordeaux at the moment. It was too hot to go to the beach until 18.00!

Bloody wimp. We used to play cricket in 45-50, just going to prove that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2022, 21:30:48 pm
I was told not to rise to the bait. Maybe you should take the same advice. B&S likes his ITK comments, problem is I don't think he is. If you get my meaning.

Give over, he is the bloke who did not go to the Holmes Stevenage game as it had pillars in the away end obscuring views. Some body on here reminded him there are no pillars in their away end! So sorry Teacher Man, am reluctantly unable to follow your kind advice; in this instance only mind.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 20, 2022, 07:10:22 am
Give over, he is the bloke who did not go to the Holmes Stevenage game as it had pillars in the away end obscuring views. Some body on here reminded him there are no pillars in their away end! So sorry Teacher Man, am reluctantly unable to follow your kind advice; in this instance only mind.
X2 members of this forum that do nothing but snipe , drivel and attempt to goad responses from people with their personal abuse .
It’s boring and self indulgent .
FYI i have not missed an away game at Stevenage for many years and it’s my most visited away ground , so i have no clue what you are on about .
In terms of information i choose to share and much that i choose not to share - it is determined by any breach in confidence from where it came .
Some things can be shared - others cannot for obvious reasons



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 20, 2022, 08:20:37 am
So, can anyone ITK or otherwise  ;D, update us mere mortals with any new of potential incomings (or outgoings!)?

Would like to think we'd have another 1 or 2 in before the Col U game...a creative player the priority imo


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Knockingonabit on July 20, 2022, 08:39:08 am
Some years ago I was vaguely ITK, The info coming via a fairly short chain from some first team players. I often knew the team before it was announced which was invariably correct but the stuff regarding comings and goings was very hit and miss, much to the amusement of my friend in whom I had confided!

It should be pretty obvious that getting a signing "over the line", as Jon Brady puts it, is full of pitfalls and can collapse at the last minute. We should be encouraging people to post rumours and snippets on here whilst acknowledging that they may turn out to be incorrect rather than sneering and suggesting that they are massaging their own egos because they seem to know something that the rest of us don't.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 20, 2022, 09:02:03 am
Some years ago I was vaguely ITK, The info coming via a fairly short chain from some first team players. I often knew the team before it was announced which was invariably correct but the stuff regarding comings and goings was very hit and miss, much to the amusement of my friend in whom I had confided!

It should be pretty obvious that getting a signing "over the line", as Jon Brady puts it, is full of pitfalls and can collapse at the last minute. We should be encouraging people to post rumours and snippets on here whilst acknowledging that they may turn out to be incorrect rather than sneering and suggesting that they are massaging their own egos because they seem to know something that the rest of us don't.

This is absolutely true .
For example on the last day of the window in January we missed out on deals because the parent clubs had injuries and kept the players - Hylton is now known but also a player from Barnsley in midfield .
In terms of comings and goings - it’s goings that we need to be careful of , but once again nothing is assured and hopefully it will go away .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2022, 10:26:12 am
X2 members of this forum that do nothing but snipe , drivel and attempt to goad responses from people with their personal abuse .
It’s boring and self indulgent .
FYI i have not missed an away game at Stevenage for many years and it’s my most visited away ground , so i have no clue what you are on about .
In terms of information i choose to share and much that i choose not to share - it is determined by any breach in confidence from where it came .
Some things can be shared - others cannot for obvious reasons



It’s just that you present apparent rumours as fact! A good example is a players salary where you indicated he was on a high salary. Player’s salary are generally a no go area so speculation and assumptions are rife! In this particular instance you did not qualify your information so I merely asked you to reveal a source. Transfer rumours are always of interest and most of them are presented as such!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2022, 10:55:00 am
Some years ago I was vaguely ITK, The info coming via a fairly short chain from some first team players. I often knew the team before it was announced which was invariably correct but the stuff regarding comings and goings was very hit and miss, much to the amusement of my friend in whom I had confided!

It should be pretty obvious that getting a signing "over the line", as Jon Brady puts it, is full of pitfalls and can collapse at the last minute. We should be encouraging people to post rumours and snippets on here whilst acknowledging that they may turn out to be incorrect rather than sneering and suggesting that they are massaging their own egos because they seem to know something that the rest of us don't.

I don’t disagree with your comments but generally most transfer rumours on here are presented as such. In other words you are able to take them with a pinch of salt! Where it gets a bit difficult is when it is presented as an indisputable fact without revealing any evidence whatsoever to support that fact!  Not even a reason/excuse for not revealing any information. If ntfclad
and others can do it why do some on here have issues?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 20, 2022, 10:55:09 am
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1095596/average-epl-salary-by-age-and-position/#:~:text=Average%20player%20salary%20in%20the,20%2C%20by%20age%20and%20position&text=The%20average%20under%2D23%20player,3.17%20million%20British%20pounds%20respectively.

I don't think people need Boot and Shoes 'information' ref Eppiah's salary - its bound to be huge, relative to league2 wages!!

I doubt there's any contracted players at a premier league club in their early 20's on less than 5 grand a week. And people wonder why players sign up to a team to sit in the reserves instead of hacking around the lower leagues risking getting injured!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 20, 2022, 11:37:08 am
I don’t disagree with your comments but generally most transfer rumours on here are presented as such. In other words you are able to take them with a pinch of salt! Where it gets a bit difficult is when it is presented as an indisputable fact without revealing any evidence whatsoever to support that fact!  Not even a reason/excuse for not revealing any information. If ntfclad
and others can do it why do some on here have issues?

That is because it is fact and not rumour …. Take it or leave it .
And with that , i have no more engagement with you . Full stop .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2022, 11:54:37 am
That is because it is fact and not rumour …. Take it or leave it .
And with that , i have no more engagement with you . Full stop .


See you at Grimsby.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2022, 16:18:02 pm
X2 members of this forum that do nothing but snipe , drivel and attempt to goad responses from people with their personal abuse .
It’s boring and self indulgent .
FYI i have not missed an away game at Stevenage for many years and it’s my most visited away ground , so i have no clue what you are on about .
In terms of information i choose to share and much that i choose not to share - it is determined by any breach in confidence from where it came .
Some things can be shared - others cannot for obvious reasons


If you're referring to me  :o I apologise if you think I've used personal abuse - it wasn't my intention and didn't realise that I had.

The point I was trying (badly) to make is that you seem to enjoy feeding as little information as possible but in the process put a big doubt in supporters minds - who could be leaving etc. "Trouble at mill" was another you have used but without expanding on it.

It's good that you clearly do know stuff but maybe don't enjoy the game (I know but you don't) quite as much. That's just my opinion others may say differently.             


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 21, 2022, 06:11:21 am
Nice to see this thread like many others have turned into Neverbrite arguing with himself and anyone else that will listen!

Back on topic, has anyone got rumours?

A week till the big KO and still a few short.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 21, 2022, 07:55:42 am
Nice to see this thread like many others have turned into Neverbrite arguing with himself and anyone else that will listen!

Back on topic, has anyone got rumours?

A week till the big KO and still a few short.

Not as short as Col U by the looks of it?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62236112


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on July 21, 2022, 11:06:47 am
Give over, he is the bloke who did not go to the Holmes Stevenage game as it had pillars in the away end obscuring views. Some body on here reminded him there are no pillars in their away end! So sorry Teacher Man, am reluctantly unable to follow your kind advice; in this instance only mind.
I bought a 1930s edition, Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence - mainly because I used to live three minutes walk away from where he lived in Oxford.
Boring as...like the film in truth, though even longer!
Made it to about p40. All Arabs this, Turkish that...nowt about Stevenage that I saw!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2022, 12:19:56 pm
I bought a 1930s edition, Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence - mainly because I used to live three minutes walk away from where he lived in Oxford.
Boring as...like the film in truth, though even longer!
Made it to about p40. All Arabs this, Turkish that...nowt about Stevenage that I saw!  ;)

 ;D Pillars and Stevenage - very droll 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on July 21, 2022, 12:31:38 pm
This is absolutely true .
For example on the last day of the window in January we missed out on deals because the parent clubs had injuries and kept the players - Hylton is now known but also a player from Barnsley in midfield .
In terms of comings and goings - it’s goings that we need to be careful of , but once again nothing is assured and hopefully it will go away .
You mean Guthrie to Wrexham don’t you?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 21, 2022, 14:11:24 pm
Working hard for that creative player still, may be after one of last seasons loanees to boot (not Eppiah)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 21, 2022, 14:13:56 pm
Working hard for that creative player still, may be after one of last seasons loanees to boot (not Eppiah)

Please not Kanu!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 21, 2022, 14:25:34 pm
Working hard for that creative player still, may be after one of last seasons loanees to boot (not Eppiah)

It’s got to be Revan or Magloire surely, I know neither of them are creative but it’s not going to be Etete, Lubala or Kanu (please no).  At last someone has actually articulated the rumour that people have been skirting round - namely Guthrie to Wrexham - that would be a major blow if it was to happen.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 21, 2022, 14:36:12 pm
Working hard for that creative player still, may be after one of last seasons loanees to boot (not Eppiah)

Very interesting, especially as Eppiah turned out to be the only creative loan signing last season!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 21, 2022, 14:42:03 pm
I would guess that the loanee would be Magloire, purely on the basis that on twitter there is a suggestion others have now come in for him after seeming like he was on his way to Hartlepool.

Do we need him if it is Magloire? I was not as high on him as others were. Wonder if that means Dyche would be getting loaned out, or we are definitely considering a back 3. Would mean we would have Odimayo, Guthrie, Sherring, Dyche, Magloire.

This is also on the basis it is him!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 21, 2022, 15:06:06 pm
i get the impression Brady doesn't rate Dyche , even as a back up


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2022, 15:26:32 pm
i get the impression Brady doesn't rate Dyche , even as a back up

Perhaps he is just only 17/18yrs but knowing JB he would be too professional to risk burning him out at such an early age?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 21, 2022, 15:47:46 pm
i get the impression Brady doesn't rate Dyche , even as a back up

I’d like to see him tell his Dad that! Seriously though, I was really impressed how well he did against Orient and it sounds like he did well out on loan so I wouldn’t have thought Brady doesn’t rate him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 21, 2022, 16:13:21 pm
There is a fair amount on Twitter, linking us with Magloire.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 21, 2022, 16:23:18 pm
I’d be happy to see Maglorie back, seriously hopefully it’s not Guthries replacement FFS.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 21, 2022, 16:26:06 pm
Perhaps he is just only 17/18yrs but knowing JB he would be too professional to risk burning him out at such an early age?

Cant burn him out if he never features though. At 19 I would hope he starts to get a decent chunk of league minutes this season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 21, 2022, 16:28:52 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/how-is-cobblers-squad-shaping-up-for-the-new-season-and-where-does-jon-brady-still-need-to-strengthen-3777534


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 21, 2022, 17:07:26 pm
I’d be happy to see Maglorie back, seriously hopefully it’s not Guthries replacement FFS.

I agree completely - a good signing if he’s to be a squad player not if he’s coming in as first choice.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 21, 2022, 17:23:07 pm
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/how-is-cobblers-squad-shaping-up-for-the-new-season-and-where-does-jon-brady-still-need-to-strengthen-3777534

We look horribly weak in terms of creativity and pace in midfield!
I don’t think I can face another season of watching Super Sam out wide, he hasn’t got the raw pace to beat a player and his passing and creativity aren’t great either.
Fingers crossed for an Eppiah type.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 21, 2022, 18:03:42 pm
Magloire has a year left on his contract at Blackburn but is not close to getting in their team so they would probably be willing to let him go on a permanent transfer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 22, 2022, 06:44:35 am
We look horribly weak in terms of creativity and pace in midfield!
I don’t think I can face another season of watching Super Sam out wide, he hasn’t got the raw pace to beat a player and his passing and creativity aren’t great either.
Fingers crossed for an Eppiah type.

100% this - if we are relying on the same supply lines as last season we will have the same problems scoring goals.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 22, 2022, 07:20:38 am
Wrexham sniffing  is not a rumour sadly.
I said , the concern is players leaving due to enormous money being offered and transfer fees included .
Unsettling to say the least but not confirmed .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 22, 2022, 07:41:06 am
Well, Goode left in a similar sort of contract position for a million plus addons, so if they are willing to spend that as well on him, they can have him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 22, 2022, 07:55:35 am
Wrexham sniffing  is not a rumour sadly.
I said , the concern is players leaving due to enormous money being offered and transfer fees included .
Unsettling to say the least but not confirmed .


Fair play and good luck to the players offered the silly money, it is a short career especially at our level, but it doesn't help us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 22, 2022, 08:22:28 am
Well, Goode left in a similar sort of contract position for a million plus addons, so if they are willing to spend that as well on him, they can have him.

Appreciate what you mean but Goode was a promotion winning captain, who still had 2 years left on his contract with us, so we could play hard ball a bit more...

At least we haven't accepted a Wrexham bid...yet!

You can therefore see why we might be after Magloire, just incase

On a side note, haven't seen either Turnbull or Pierre sign for anyone yet  :-\


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 22, 2022, 08:41:21 am
Appreciate what you mean but Goode was a promotion winning captain, who still had 2 years left on his contract with us, so we could play hard ball a bit more...

At least we haven't accepted a Wrexham bid...yet!

You can therefore see why we might be after Magloire, just incase

On a side note, haven't seen either Turnbull or Pierre sign for anyone yet  :-\

Either Turnbull or Pierre, but Aaron Pierre would be my preference.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 22, 2022, 09:29:01 am
If we were to lose Guthrie then I would want someone more in the mould of Pierre. Our remaining CB's are all still developing, as is magloire. We need someone a bit more old fashioned and experienced to help us deal with the rough and tumble of L2. Someone who can dominate in the air like Horsfall could and Guthrie can.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 22, 2022, 09:56:41 am
if someone wants to pay us over the odds for a league 2 centre half who will be 30 when the season starts, then i would bite their hand off.

can easily be replaced with someone that you wouldnt have to pay a fee for.

the timing with the season starting next week is the only issue!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 22, 2022, 10:10:09 am
If we were to lose Guthrie then I would want someone more in the mould of Pierre. Our remaining CB's are all still developing, as is magloire. We need someone a bit more old fashioned and experienced to help us deal with the rough and tumble of L2. Someone who can dominate in the air like Horsfall could and Guthrie can.

Agree with this.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 22, 2022, 10:37:35 am
Either Turnbull or Pierre, but Aaron Pierre would be my preference.

Reading through the Shrewsbury fans forum a fair few of them are implying that Pierre lack's motivation and turned up to last preseason unfit though is good on his day.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 22, 2022, 10:43:53 am
Hopefully it’s all hypothetical but I would be concerned about Pierre’s lack of pace - he wasn’t particularly quick when he was here I’m sure he wouldn’t have got quicker with time. I’m sure I read somewhere that Turnbull was the player with the highest game rating in the league last season so for that reason I’d go for Turnbull.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Youarenicetome on July 22, 2022, 11:23:06 am
If Turnbull joins Wrexham, you'd imagine it'd be for around the 200k mark. This is what they paid for tozer last year when he had a year left on his contract.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Youarenicetome on July 22, 2022, 11:23:49 am
#guthrie


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 22, 2022, 11:26:26 am
Both Horsfall and Guthrie are 6ft 3 ins so if we lost them both and played any 2 of the other  players mentioned we would be losing some height at the back. Pierre and Turnbull are both 6ft 1in, Magloire 6ft and Sherring 5ft 11 ins. so unlikely to win so many headers.
As I said on another thread we are unlikely to have the excellent defensive record of last season and if we conceded as many goals as the average of the other top 7 teams we would concede another 10 goals. Also we are unlikely to get 16 goals this season from whoever the 2 centre backs are so that places a lot more pressure on the front 4 to score an additional 10-20 goals.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 22, 2022, 12:36:40 pm
If Turnbull joins Wrexham, you'd imagine it'd be for around the 200k mark. This is what they paid for tozer last year when he had a year left on his contract.

Aren't both Turnbull and Pierre out of contract, and therefore no transfer fee involved for either?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 22, 2022, 13:22:17 pm
Aren't both Turnbull and Pierre out of contract, and therefore no transfer fee involved for either?

I think he meant Guthrie. Having said that, I’ve no idea why Wrexham aren’t throwing money after Turnbull or Pierre when they are free agents.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on July 22, 2022, 15:59:15 pm
As I've said before here I'd personally go for Pierre over Turnbull, although I admit pace could be an issue. Height would be less so. I remember Pierre as dominant in the air in both boxes as well as having a bit of skill about him and making some surging runs from defence. In that sense I'd see him as a good replacement should Guthrie go. Attitude certainly wasn't a problem last time he was here and he would have been made captain if he hadn't left. In any case, I'm pretty sure JB and CC wouldn't risk taking anyone with attitude problems.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 22, 2022, 17:05:54 pm
I would go with Guthrie over both Turnbull and Pierre, if WXM really want Guthrie then it’s going to cost £1m transfer fee, without doubt one of the best defenders in L2 and could hold his own in a good L1 side as well.
KT isn’t stupid when it comes to transfers so the Hollywood boys better have their wallets with them.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Youarenicetome on July 22, 2022, 18:48:44 pm
Turnbull, Guthrie and Pierre are all of a similar standard. You'd be crazy to think they're worth anything like £1 million.
All 3 are exactly what you say- very good league 2 centre backs who could all play for bottom half league 1 sides. In no world does this make them worth anything like £1 million. Even with Wrexham etc distorting the value of lower league players, Guthrie is worth £250k tops.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 22, 2022, 19:14:38 pm
The Kioki rumours have gone quiet - this time last week he was all but gone.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 22, 2022, 19:38:58 pm
Turnbull, Guthrie and Pierre are all of a similar standard. You'd be crazy to think they're worth anything like £1 million.
All 3 are exactly what you say- very good league 2 centre backs who could all play for bottom half league 1 sides. In no world does this make them worth anything like £1 million. Even with Wrexham etc distorting the value of lower league players, Guthrie is worth £250k tops.
I’d be interested in understanding your methodology for your £250k evaluation otherwise I would be inclined to think you just pulled it out of Beds arse.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 22, 2022, 19:50:35 pm
If Barry Fry was involved it’s be £10 million and a bag of pork scratchings.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Youarenicetome on July 22, 2022, 19:58:02 pm
Interesting response. I gave the example of tozer to Wrexham last year being a £200k deal. This is comparable.
Good luck finding an example of a nearly 30 year old lower league centre back being transferred to non league for 1 million.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 22, 2022, 20:50:14 pm
Interesting response. I gave the example of tozer to Wrexham last year being a £200k deal. This is comparable.
Good luck finding an example of a nearly 30 year old lower league centre back being transferred to non league for 1 million.

Sir, your response is written in the manner of another on here. He too is fond of the adjective 'mysterious' and exhibits a similar fine literary style.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 22, 2022, 21:44:37 pm
Twitter rumour...

🚨 Exc: Northampton Town have won the race to sign #BHAFC youngster Marc Leonard on loan next season. The 20-year-old is set to sign for the League 2 outfit soon.
Leyton Orient and Crawley Town were also interested in the midfielder.

Would be a coup by all accounts, see this earlier article...

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/marc-leonard-three-way-transfer-26976352 (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/marc-leonard-three-way-transfer-26976352)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 22, 2022, 22:03:02 pm
If Barry Fry was involved it’s be £10 million and a bag of pork scratchings.

Or perhaps 10 million bags of pork scratchings and £1?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 22, 2022, 22:16:07 pm
Guthrie is worth about £250k plus over £4k a week
Talk of Pierre and Turnbull is fantasy .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Another Pedj on July 23, 2022, 04:17:36 am
If those figures are correct then he will leave. With 1 year left on his contact thats worth 5k a week to us. There is no sense in retaining the player,who is likely to be very unsettled. We need to move on.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 23, 2022, 08:46:58 am
Twitter rumour...

🚨 Exc: Northampton Town have won the race to sign #BHAFC youngster Marc Leonard on loan next season. The 20-year-old is set to sign for the League 2 outfit soon.
Leyton Orient and Crawley Town were also interested in the midfielder.

Would be a coup by all accounts, see this earlier article...

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/marc-leonard-three-way-transfer-26976352 (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/marc-leonard-three-way-transfer-26976352)
Interesting that article has played a couple of games for the first team and is a Scottish U21.
Not sure we need another 20 year old who hasn’t played a league game in his short career though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 23, 2022, 08:49:11 am
I agree that it’s annoying and unsettling but it’s down to JB and CC - Guthrie is our lynchpin and potentially Captain, it depends on the impact that they think it will have on the season. If worst comes to worst he plays for us this season and then Wrexham can get him on a free next season. Has anyone heard any more about the Kioki rumours?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 23, 2022, 08:53:07 am
Interesting that article has played a couple of games for the first team and is a Scottish U21.
Not sure we need another 20 year old who hasn’t played a league game in his short career though.

There’s not that many experienced Number 10’s about though, unless you’re prepared to splash out which I presume we’re not.  If we have won the race for Leonard he sounds extremely highly rated and sought after so we need to hope he has a similar impact for us that Elliott Anderson had for Bristol Rovers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 23, 2022, 10:45:22 am
I agree that it’s annoying and unsettling but it’s down to JB and CC - Guthrie is our lynchpin and potentially Captain, it depends on the impact that they think it will have on the season. If worst comes to worst he plays for us this season and then Wrexham can get him on a free next season. Has anyone heard any more about the Kioki rumours?

Would a good barometer of whether the Guthrie Wrexham rumours are real be evidenced if he doesn't feature in today's friendly?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 23, 2022, 12:57:35 pm
Would a good barometer of whether the Guthrie Wrexham rumours are real be evidenced if he doesn't feature in today's friendly?

Had a look on line incl Red Dragons Forum for rumours on Guthrie. Unable to locate any such rumours; any links to forums etc to verify rumours.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 23, 2022, 13:06:49 pm
He's in the starting X1 today as is Koiki. Hoskins on the bench.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 23, 2022, 13:10:38 pm
 Seems an odd XI, no Fox or Bowie.
How do they fit Koiki, Haynes and Pinnock into the same side. Be interesting to see how Appere and Hylton play together.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 23, 2022, 13:12:38 pm
He's in the starting X1 today as is Koiki. Hoskins on the bench.

Well well - thks CF. Kioki as well, come in Jeanie with light brown hair!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 23, 2022, 13:13:49 pm
It’ll be interesting to see if it is 3 centre backs or a back 4. I can’t work out where Haynes and Kioki are going to line up? No Fox or Bowie in the squad so I assume they are injured. Twitter seems to think that Leonard is one of the trialists.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 23, 2022, 13:16:50 pm
Two trialists! Wonder if one is the Brighton loanee. Anyone there with their cameras?  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on July 24, 2022, 16:48:49 pm
I don't know if this is Old/New news or if there is any truth in it but this was forwarded to me from Instagram.

Villa have valued Carney Chukwuemeka at £20m with Barcelona, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund all interested. EPPP regulations state that the Cobblers will be due 20% of any fee if he leaves for a foreign club before the age of 23. The Cobblers are also due £150k after his next first team appearance for Villa.

Sounds unlikely to me, anybody know anything?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 24, 2022, 17:32:55 pm
I don't know if this is Old/New news or if there is any truth in it but this was forwarded to me from Instagram.

Villa have valued Carney Chukwuemeka at £20m with Barcelona, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund all interested. EPPP regulations state that the Cobblers will be due 20% of any fee if he leaves for a foreign club before the age of 23. The Cobblers are also due £150k after his next first team appearance for Villa.

Sounds unlikely to me, anybody know anything?

I can't find any "EPPP regulations" which mention anything about future sales of players. Lets be honest, he left us when he was 12...Villa have "made him"..... why would we get £4m more for him?

Under EPPP we would have got £3000 per year x 3 (ages 9-11) and then one year at £12,500 aged 12 before he left us for Villa. £21,500
Then we would have also got £150k for him making 10 appearances in the Premier League..... he's made 14 so far....so would need to make another SIX before we get another £150k



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 24, 2022, 17:42:49 pm
Regulation 328.2. It has been posted on twitter.

I have no knowledge of the regulations but the text that has been copies looks legit



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 24, 2022, 17:49:09 pm
Just think what we could do with £4million...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 24, 2022, 18:24:44 pm
It sounds like Villa have set a price of £20 million but would be prepared to accept considerably less than that - we’ve just got to hope that he goes abroad as I assume we get nothing if he moves to another club in England? It would make a change for the EPPP to actually work in the lower division clubs favour for once.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 24, 2022, 20:12:40 pm
Guthrie is still a cobbler …… at the minute
incomings this week - familiar names all being well


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 24, 2022, 20:40:10 pm
Guthrie is still a cobbler …… at the minute
incomings this week - familiar names all being well


Magloire, Turnbull or Pierre?

Was that Brighton youngster one of the deals that fell through?

Desperately still need a creative spark and a pacey striker imo


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2022, 21:41:11 pm
Magloire, Turnbull or Pierre?

Was that Brighton youngster one of the deals that fell through?

Desperately still need a creative spark and a pacey striker imo

Not too sure about Guthrie's form at the mo', its a bit patchy for him. Just hope its just a case of settling in with his new defensive partner.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1HorshamCobbler on July 25, 2022, 05:41:04 am
As I said after the WBA game, the loss of Horsfall seems to have impacted Guthrie, wonder if that defensive partnership last year was a case of ‘the dime of the parts being greater than the whole’ and not just defensively from an attacking perspective too.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 25, 2022, 06:42:03 am
Leonard has signed . Midfield high energy player .
A lot of uncertainty over players leaving and coming in . Some players that are decent are without clubs a week before the season starts .
Should see at least one favourite come back this week  which will please everyone but as always it’s not done until it’s done .
Experience required at the back / LHS centre half .



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2022, 06:51:52 am
Leonard has signed . Midfield high energy player .
A lot of uncertainty over players leaving and coming in . Some players that are decent are without clubs a week before the season starts .
Should see at least one favourite come back this week  which will please everyone but as always it’s not done until it’s done .
Experience required at the back / LHS centre half .


I’m guessing Maglorie and Eppiah?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2022, 07:10:05 am
I’m guessing Maglorie and Eppiah?

Surprised if we are signing an injured player in Eppiah but might be better to wait until his injury has cleared if only to save money? Judging by B&S comments on left sided def player it could be Turnbull? Have seen no confirmation of signing Leonard!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 25, 2022, 07:46:07 am
When B&S says we should see one favourite come back this week if it is a former loan player I think it would be Eppiah. However if it is a previous contracted player I would say Pierrre would be considered more of a favourite than Turnbull or it be the return of J J Hooper.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 25, 2022, 07:58:06 am
Good old JJ! Third time lucky...?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 09:15:53 am
We’ll, B&S has already said that Turnbull or Pierre is fantasy so I assume it’s neither of them. I think calling Magloire a fan favourite is a bit of a stretch. I thought Eppiah was injured?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 25, 2022, 09:44:15 am
This fan's favorite loan players (in order) from 21/22;

1. Etete
2. Eppiah
3. Magloire

I'd be happy to have any of them back.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 25, 2022, 09:59:34 am
some things change in football very quickly !
Comments last week can change this week .
Players drop in and out - It changes all the time .
Eppiah is not injured but has undergone treatment (although is injury prone)  - there is a difference there .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 10:07:44 am
some things change in football very quickly !
Comments last week can change this week .
Players drop in and out - It changes all the time .
Eppiah is not injured but has undergone treatment (although is injury prone)  - there is a difference there .

Does that mean that Pierre and Turnbull are not fantasy anymore?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 25, 2022, 10:13:07 am
B&S's clues all point to 20 assists from right back and cracking six pack Allistair Slowe. Would be great cover for McGowan and give Hylton improved service


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: just.reading on July 25, 2022, 10:37:39 am
Leonard has signed . Midfield high energy player .
A lot of uncertainty over players leaving and coming in . Some players that are decent are without clubs a week before the season starts .
Should see at least one favourite come back this week  which will please everyone but as always it’s not done until it’s done .
Experience required at the back / LHS centre half .

Is Leonard some sort of clue for another player? Surely not Ryan Leonard.

Big words to declare he's signed, your credentials as somebody ITK could be over if this turns out to be not true...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 10:45:27 am
Is Leonard some sort of clue for another player? Surely not Ryan Leonard.

Big words to declare he's signed, your credentials as somebody ITK could be over if this turns out to be not true...

It’s Marc Leonard - the lad on loan from Brighton.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: just.reading on July 25, 2022, 10:58:43 am
It’s Marc Leonard - the lad on loan from Brighton.

That makes more sense! Ryan seemed a bit of a stretch


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2022, 11:16:09 am
Is Leonard some sort of clue for another player? Surely not Ryan Leonard.

Big words to declare he's signed, your credentials as somebody ITK could be over if this turns out to be not true...

 ;D  No offence Boots 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: OCoole on July 25, 2022, 11:22:13 am
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6CcMlHdPsl8

^ Highlights from Leonard in an u23s game vs Man Utd last season. Looks a playmaker type more likely to keep things ticking over rather than break through the lines. Still, he looks very tidy on the ball in this clip and would probably help us to transition to being more of a possession based side; the type of player which we will need to move to a back 3. Scores a very good finish around the 5 minute mark.

As for Guthrie potentially on the move, I thought that he had a great year last season but his ceiling is always going to be League 2 given how cumbersome he can be on the ball - being caught twice on the ball this pre-season doesn’t fill me with confidence about having him in the middle of the back 3. If he’s made it clear he would like to leave and won’t renew his deal I’d take Wrexham’s highest bid and replace. Horsfall was absolutely the better of the two despite lapses of concentration and his ability to progress the ball took the heat off of Guthrie at times last season; although it’s probably fair to say Guthrie’s concentration bailed Horsfall out at times also!

As others have said after a playmaker (Leonard) we now need some pace and flair in an addition, even if the player is used as a wildcard option off the bench more so than a starter.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 25, 2022, 11:42:21 am
Is it me or did this Guthrie to wrexham rumour get cooked up in this forum, i feel like i've seen nothing on twitter

Also to say he's out of form based on a few pre season friendlies is ridiculous


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 25, 2022, 11:55:23 am
Is it me or did this Guthrie to wrexham rumour get cooked up in this forum, i feel like i've seen nothing on twitter

Also to say he's out of form based on a few pre season friendlies is ridiculous

Wrexham offered for Guthrie for sure .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 25, 2022, 12:12:58 pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6CcMlHdPsl8
 Still, he looks very tidy on the ball in this clip and would probably help us to transition to being more of a possession based side;

I can hear the cries of FOWARD already  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2022, 12:31:08 pm
Is it me or did this Guthrie to wrexham rumour get cooked up in this forum, i feel like i've seen nothing on twitter

Also to say he's out of form based on a few pre season friendlies is ridiculous

I too found no evidence of rumour source except on here. As for Guthrie's form; guilty as charged but merely an opinion based on two home friendlies! Should know better!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2022, 12:50:41 pm
This fan's favorite loan players (in order) from 21/22;

1. Etete
2. Eppiah
3. Magloire

I'd be happy to have any of them back.


All three please  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2022, 13:31:58 pm
Wrexham offered for Guthrie for sure .

No mention/confirmation of young Leonard when I last looked at Chron and NTFC Site.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 25, 2022, 13:33:34 pm
3pm


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 25, 2022, 13:44:28 pm
If it is Leonard, he played against us in the Papa John's last season. He was captain on the night. I remember the Brighton team being very good technically.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 25, 2022, 14:03:22 pm
Welcome Marc Leonard...

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/marc_leonard/ (https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/marc_leonard/)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 25, 2022, 14:12:01 pm
Everyone of our signings has come with good reviews.

Eppiah next and we are nearly there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 25, 2022, 14:24:45 pm
Alan Nixon on twitter has today said Magloire will be signing for us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 25, 2022, 14:25:32 pm
Leonard has signed . Midfield high energy player .
A lot of uncertainty over players leaving and coming in . Some players that are decent are without clubs a week before the season starts .
Should see at least one favourite come back this week  which will please everyone but as always it’s not done until it’s done .
Experience required at the back / LHS centre half .



Credit where credit is due. Well done B&S. Now for that "favourite" .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 25, 2022, 14:45:35 pm
Alan Nixon on twitter has today said Magloire will be signing for us.

Surely we have enough at the back. He clearly has pedigree, maybe bringing him in to play CDM?




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 25, 2022, 15:04:05 pm
Surely we have enough at the back. He clearly has pedigree, maybe bringing him in to play CDM?

or to replace guthrie

could do with eppiah and another similar style player


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 16:27:02 pm
Credit where credit is due. Well done B&S. Now for that "favourite" .

If it turns out to be Magloire then it’ll be a bit of an anticlimax - he did OK for us but we only saw glimpses and I wouldn’t say he was exactly a favourite.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 25, 2022, 16:28:20 pm
Eppiah - yes
magloire - no
But things often change.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2022, 17:13:44 pm
Eppiah if he signs is a game changer for us, him and Pinnock out wide with Hylton in the middle could be tasty.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2022, 17:14:06 pm
Welcome Marc Leonard...

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/marc_leonard/ (https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/marc_leonard/)
The lad has great pedigree.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 25, 2022, 17:14:39 pm
If it turns out to be Magloire then it’ll be a bit of an anticlimax - he did OK for us but we only saw glimpses and I wouldn’t say he was exactly a favourite.

I think B&S previously said "familiar face" and now "favourite". This maybe points to Eppiah and one of Turnbull or Pierrre in the Left centre back role as cover or replacement for Guthrie?    

Edit: When I say cover I don't mean sitting on the bench. I think three at the back with Guthrie in the middle (if he stays). Good to have a second naturally left sided player though (shame for Dyche if this turns out to be correct).    


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 25, 2022, 17:21:18 pm
Eppiah, Leonard and Bowie.

All young largely untired loans from the premiership brought in to bring a creative spark to the squad. Low risk high reward strategy, it would be nice for someone with a bit of experience to compliment them on a permanent basis.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 17:31:18 pm
I think B&S previously said "familiar face" and now "favourite". This maybe points to Eppiah and one of Turnbull or Pierrre in the Left centre back role as cover or replacement for Guthrie?    

Edit: When I say cover I don't mean sitting on the bench. I think three at the back with Guthrie in the middle (if he stays). Good to have a second naturally left sided player though (shame for Dyche if this turns out to be correct).    

I’d be amazed if one of Turnbull or Pierre comes in and we keep Guthrie - surely it would be either or?  Also, how have we gone to Eppiah coming in as the attacking saviour when he’s supposedly playing on one leg?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 25, 2022, 17:36:27 pm
Also, how have we gone to Eppiah coming in as the attacking saviour when he’s supposedly playing on one leg?

Agreed this is a concern. I recall counting 6 separate injuries for him from January to March!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 25, 2022, 17:49:32 pm
Well, Eppiah is old enough now to have to be in Leicester's 25 man squad (which by all accounts he has no chance). Even though he was involved with first team training, he didn't make any pre-season appearances, so I expect Leicester would even be willing to let him go for free. Whether Eppiah would want too considering the type of contract I imagine he is on, I'm not sure. I don't really know how it works for premier league teams regarding paying off contracts etc.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 18:02:54 pm
If he’s still struggling with the injuries he had during his time here my concern would be why he hasn’t had an operation to sort them out (perhaps he has, who knows). I wouldn’t be overly keen on not being able to rely on him playing week in week out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 25, 2022, 18:04:43 pm
Why pay him off when you could get a fee for him in January ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 25, 2022, 18:20:29 pm
or to replace guthrie

could do with eppiah and another similar style player

This Guthrie talk needs to stop, it's worrying me

If he goes,changes our season significantly.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 18:21:19 pm
Why pay him off when you could get a fee for him in January ?

I’m sure Leicester would subsidise the majority of his wages if he comes in on loan, it would give them a chance to try and recoup something further down the line.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 25, 2022, 18:36:48 pm
A fit Eppiah wouldn't be playing L2 football imo...

He was massively injury prone when with us the first time & it would be a huge risk to pay him decent wages only for him to continually break down...

Don't get me wrong, bar Etete, he was our best loan last season imo but it's still a huge risk as he'd probably still need a full pre season!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 18:45:11 pm
A fit Eppiah wouldn't be playing L2 football imo...

He was massively injury prone when with us the first time & it would be a huge risk to pay him decent wages only for him to continually break down...

Don't get me wrong, bar Etete, he was our best loan last season imo but it's still a huge risk as he'd probably still need a full pre season!

Exactly this - if he hasn’t featured in any of Leicester’s pre season then he is a long way from being ready to play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Knockingonabit on July 25, 2022, 18:53:19 pm
Who'd be a football manager? Despite his best efforts to stop the usual end of season upheaval Jon Brady finds himself in a position where it is not entirely inconceivable that we start the season without any of last seasons back five - I have also been told that we have turned down an offer from Wrexham for Guthrie, although know nothing about the Koiki rumours.

The efforts of last seasons back five means we are the victims of our own success (and Keith Hills very loose association with the meaning of the word integrity).

I dream of Etete and Eppiah being in the same team which of course isn't going to happen but it's a lovely thought.

Unfortunately, although I have great faith in the current management team, it looks like we are once again heading for 'wait until 10 games" scenario rather than hitting the ground running.  


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2022, 18:53:37 pm
Exactly this - if he hasn’t featured in any of Leicester’s pre season then he is a long way from being ready to play.
Eppiah is fit, if he wasn’t injury prone he would be Top L1 bottom end Championship player, he’s also in the Belgian U21 squad, far too good for L2 IMO.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 25, 2022, 18:58:04 pm
Eppiah is fit, if he wasn’t injury prone he would be Top L1 bottom end Championship player, he’s also in the Belgian U21 squad, far too good for L2 IMO.

I get that and completely agree. The fact that he hasn’t played in any of Leicester’s friendlies throws up a red flag though.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 25, 2022, 18:58:10 pm
Exactly this - if he hasn’t featured in any of Leicester’s pre season then he is a long way from being ready to play.

I have not seen his name mentioned in any of the match reports or lineups for Leicester games this season. There was mention of him turning up for pre-season training though.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-pre-season-young-players-7263164


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on July 25, 2022, 19:03:06 pm
Not saying he is coming here but Turnbull has just confirmed his departure from Salford


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 25, 2022, 19:06:48 pm
This Guthrie talk needs to stop, it's worrying me

If he goes,changes our season significantly.


Agreed.....just putting two and two together, why has Brady still not announced who the captain will be for the forthcoming season? Guthrie has been the captain in the pre-season games, but unless i've missed it he hasn't been named as the official captain yet...... perhaps because he may not be here?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 25, 2022, 19:10:04 pm
Not saying he is coming here but Turnbull has just confirmed his departure from Salford

Turnbull (free agent) signs for Wrexham and therefore the interest in Guthrie (who would command a fee) ends?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on July 25, 2022, 19:13:02 pm
Turnbull (free agent) signs for Wrexham and therefore the interest in Guthrie (who would command a fee) ends?

I'd happily take that to be honest


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on July 25, 2022, 19:15:12 pm
I get that and completely agree. The fact that he hasn’t played in any of Leicester’s friendlies throws up a red flag though.
Heard he hasn’t trained all summer


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 25, 2022, 20:58:25 pm
Eppiah is fit, if he wasn’t injury prone he would be Top L1 bottom end Championship player, he’s also in the Belgian U21 squad, far too good for L2 IMO.

A big if! Trouble is he is very injury prone. He was available for around 1/4 games last season.

If my nan had wheels she’d be a bike.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2022, 22:21:02 pm
A big if! Trouble is he is very injury prone. He was available for around 1/4 games last season.

If my nan had wheels she’d be a bike.

Agree on Eppiah; why sign a very injury prone player. We are not a cash rich Club able to take such risks. Not saying you are right in suggesting Eppiah is too much of a  big if. However his performance at Orient last season makes you wonder if after all he is worth the risk. If he had been available far more than he was last season then in all probability we might well be in League 1. Same goes with the loss of Etete.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TownOwl on July 26, 2022, 01:00:39 am
Leonard looks like he may have the pass to unlock a defence, so maybe he can help with creativity.
On iFollow he also mentions playing all positions in a midfield THREE, which could be a further insight towards a revised formation this term.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 26, 2022, 06:52:06 am
And the landscape changes again ….
Today could be a significant day …. potentially . Unless it changes again .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: claretparrot on July 26, 2022, 06:55:06 am
Agreed.....just putting two and two together, why has Brady still not announced who the captain will be for the forthcoming season? Guthrie has been the captain in the pre-season games, but unless i've missed it he hasn't been named as the official captain yet...... perhaps because he may not be here?

A name I heard was Michael Morrison. If that's right I'd expect him to be captain (was Reading's back end of last season). I'd also expect it means Guthrie is off.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 26, 2022, 07:03:30 am
And the landscape changes again ….
Today could be a significant day …. potentially . Unless it changes again .
Ins or outs mate?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 26, 2022, 07:26:24 am
Agreed.....just putting two and two together, why has Brady still not announced who the captain will be for the forthcoming season? Guthrie has been the captain in the pre-season games, but unless i've missed it he hasn't been named as the official captain yet...... perhaps because he may not be here?

I recall this happens around the time the squad numbers are announced, I don’t think they have been either.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 26, 2022, 07:36:29 am
Morrison has certainly played most of his football at a higher level than div.2 but he is now 34 years old, could be a short term solution.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 26, 2022, 08:59:29 am
And the landscape changes again ….
Today could be a significant day …. potentially . Unless it changes again .

How about you only tell us when it's actually going to happen.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2022, 09:06:58 am
And the landscape changes again ….
Today could be a significant day …. potentially . Unless it changes again .

A bit more detail would be useful - are we to take it that the bid for Guthrie is going to be accepted?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 26, 2022, 09:12:04 am
Leicester are now loaning out their fringe players....Khanya Leshabela to Crewe


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 26, 2022, 09:16:05 am
Leicester are now loaning out their fringe players....Khanya Leshabela to Crewe

Northampton lad is Khanya, spotted playing for Gregory Celtics


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 26, 2022, 10:34:29 am
A bit more detail would be useful - are we to take it that the bid for Guthrie is going to be accepted?

If this is the case, absolute disaster.

Could take Roberts and Horsfall, losing him would be a massive blow


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 26, 2022, 10:54:03 am
If this is the case, absolute disaster.

Could take Roberts and Horsfall, losing him would be a massive blow
Totally agree this soon before the start of the season, it would need to be a significant fee, more than £250k that’s for sure.
If Guthrie goes that will be three of the back five gone, with one injured.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 11:17:03 am
If this is the case, absolute disaster.

Could take Roberts and Horsfall, losing him would be a massive blow

He hasn’t gone (yet) and in any case Wrexham have signed Turnbull so are unlikely to payout £250k for Guthrie. The posts above are based on unproven rumours. Talk about snowflakes!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on July 26, 2022, 11:21:12 am

He hasn’t gone and in any case Wrexham have signed Turnbull so are unlikely to payout £250k for Guthrie. The posts above are based on unproven rumours. Talk about snowflakes!

Not seeing Turnbull to Wrexham as a confirmed deal anywhere? Do you have a link for that one pls?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 11:23:38 am
Not seeing Turnbull to Wrexham as a confirmed deal anywhere? Do you have a link for that one pls?


 Based it on GPC post who is normally very reliable!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2022, 11:28:02 am


 Based it on GPC post who is normally very reliable!

He was just presenting a hypothesis - it wasn’t fact.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 11:28:22 am
Turnbull (free agent) signs for Wrexham and therefore the interest in Guthrie (who would command a fee) ends?

For 1971


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 11:32:29 am
He was just presenting a hypothesis - it wasn’t fact.
 

Yep hence the ?   8)
Presenting a hypothesis on here ! What next!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2022, 11:35:01 am
 

Yep hence the ?   8)
Presenting a hypothesis on here ! What next!

No mate, look at what you posted - you said that Turnbull had signed for Wrexham when he hasn’t.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 26, 2022, 11:46:22 am
Stand easy
back to square one !!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 26, 2022, 11:51:15 am
Stand easy
back to square one !!
Anything happening today?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 26, 2022, 11:52:21 am
Stand easy
back to square one !!

Cheers mate. If only I knew what square one was/is! Or what square two could have been!  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on July 26, 2022, 11:58:15 am
Stand easy
back to square one !!
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Give it a rest.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 26, 2022, 12:04:14 pm
Stand easy
back to square one !!

 ;D No comment.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2022, 12:14:25 pm
;D No comment.

😁. There’s some utter drivel being posted on this thread.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 12:14:41 pm
No mate, look at what you posted - you said that Turnbull had signed for Wrexham when he hasn’t.

Interesting comments- firstly Hypothesis is normally used prior to an experiment! An example is ‘Plants grow better when watered regularly’ then you set out to prove your hypothesis?  Generally speaking using a hypothesis example on football forum would be subject to misinterpretation. As GPC is normally a more reliable source for information; decided to use his example as fact! Two things perhaps best to avoid hypothesis on football forums and secondly if Turnbull has left Salford as suggested ……..
IMO too many rumours on Guthrie on here and no mischievous facts to support them! Sometimes Irchy you worry too much about false prophets 8)



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 26, 2022, 12:15:50 pm
i miss NTFCLAD and his insights


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 12:23:21 pm
i miss NTFCLAD and his insights


….. will be glad to see team sheet on Saturday  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 26, 2022, 12:29:24 pm
Stand easy
back to square one !!

It would be nice if you could outline sort of what's going on :)

It's pretty obvious now that it's a bid for Guthrie that's been rejected or talks broken down.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2022, 12:32:36 pm
Interesting comments- firstly Hypothesis is normally used prior to an experiment! An example is ‘Plants grow better when watered regularly’ then you set out to prove your hypothesis?  Generally speaking using a hypothesis example on football forum would be subject to misinterpretation. As GPC is normally a more reliable source for information; decided to use his example as fact! Two things perhaps best to avoid hypothesis on football forums and secondly if Turnbull has left Salford as suggested ……..
IMO too many rumours on Guthrie on here and no mischievous facts to support them! Sometimes Irchy you worry too much about false prophets 8)



I really can’t be bothered with this anymore - I haven’t got a clue what you’re rambling on about.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 26, 2022, 12:34:28 pm
Phil Parkinson has quashed rumours linking Turnbull to Wrexham. That was a strong rumour doing the rounds so it sort of shows that there can be smoke without fire.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 26, 2022, 12:56:10 pm
Interesting comments- firstly Hypothesis is normally used prior to an experiment! An example is ‘Plants grow better when watered regularly’ then you set out to prove your hypothesis?  Generally speaking using a hypothesis example on football forum would be subject to misinterpretation. As GPC is normally a more reliable source for information; decided to use his example as fact! Two things perhaps best to avoid hypothesis on football forums and secondly if Turnbull has left Salford as suggested ……..
IMO too many rumours on Guthrie on here and no mischievous facts to support them! Sometimes Irchy you worry too much about false prophets 8)


I believe that the word he was looking for is hypothetical, but we all knew that anyway.
It didn't need you to attempt to make it into an ' I'm more intelligent than you' lesson.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on July 26, 2022, 12:58:18 pm
If you’re a regular on this site you tend to skip past Boot and Shoe’s comments, you’ll soon realise he’s no ntfclad  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 26, 2022, 13:06:10 pm
I really can’t be bothered with this anymore - I haven’t got a clue what you’re rambling on about.

I don't think many do mate. Ignore him would be the best policy, although I have to admit that is difficult at times.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 26, 2022, 13:06:48 pm
Where is NTFCLAD


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Knockingonabit on July 26, 2022, 13:17:29 pm
If you only want cast iron information/rumours/hearsay then don't read this thread, just wait until its officially announced.

I don't know why people are so eager to have a go when everybody knows, or bloody should do by now, that things change at the last minute.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 26, 2022, 13:18:43 pm
Given Stockport took Horsfall I was half expecting them to take an interest in Guthrie. That was the strongest central defensive pairing in League 2 last season - outstanding defensively and a real threat at set pieces in the opponents half - not just a threat but actual goals. One complemented the other.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 26, 2022, 13:25:25 pm
If you only want cast iron information/rumours/hearsay then don't read this thread, just wait until its officially announced.

I don't know why people are so eager to have a go when everybody knows, or bloody should do by now, that things change at the last minute.

That's why ntfclad only comes on here when he can trust the information. B&S has a different way of working that sometimes comes across at playing games and enjoying it at the same time, possibly  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2022, 13:26:25 pm
I see that Horsfall has scored a few in pre season for Stockport - he is so dangerous from set pieces.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 26, 2022, 13:52:54 pm
So, if Wrexham offered 250K for Guthrie and we bought in either Turnbull or Pierre on a free as a replacement, would you be happy?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: claretparrot on July 26, 2022, 14:03:00 pm
So, if Wrexham offered 250K for Guthrie and we bought in either Turnbull or Pierre on a free as a replacement, would you be happy?

Or Morrison, who I mentioned earlier.

I'm not remotely ITK but the story I heard on him signing sounded v legit. It was pitched to me as a done deal, so assume I'll have egg on my face sooner rather than later!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 14:15:01 pm
I believe that the word he was looking for is hypothetical, but we all knew that anyway.
It didn't need you to attempt to make it into an ' I'm more intelligent than you' lesson.

I don't see it that way at all. This forum is a haven for the intelligentsia who are all a bit snobbish whom they talk too  :'(                                                                                                                    


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 14:17:57 pm
I don't think many do mate. Ignore him would be the best policy, although I have to admit that is difficult at times.

Don't understand you :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: claretparrot on July 26, 2022, 15:32:57 pm
Or Morrison, who I mentioned earlier.

I'm not remotely ITK but the story I heard on him signing sounded v legit. It was pitched to me as a done deal, so assume I'll have egg on my face sooner rather than later!

Yep  ::) he's going to Portsmouth according to twitter!

B&S - was this your mysterious 'on then off' saga earlier today?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JSO on July 26, 2022, 15:57:28 pm
Koiki to Glasgow Rangers is looking a possibility no according to rumours


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 26, 2022, 16:25:45 pm
Turnbull to Tranmere. FACT


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 26, 2022, 17:01:58 pm
Turnbull to Tranmere. FACT
;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 26, 2022, 17:32:02 pm
Kiki to Glasgow Rangers is looking a possibility no according to rumours
Don’t go breaking my heart


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 26, 2022, 18:32:51 pm
Things change so quickly as i have said .
A player was due to sign today and he didn’t ! Some clubs are bigger than us and have more sway .
That’s football .
Eppiah still likely though .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 18:39:00 pm
Turnbull to Tranmere. FACT

Verified by Tranmere Evening Paper too, let alone News ;D Now


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 26, 2022, 18:55:42 pm
Things change so quickly as i have said .
A player was due to sign today and he didn’t ! Some clubs are bigger than us and have more sway .
That’s football .
Eppiah still likely though .

Guessing that was Morrison who signed for Pompey. Shame if true because he is the type of experience we need within the team.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 26, 2022, 19:02:23 pm
Things change so quickly as i have said .
A player was due to sign today and he didn’t ! Some clubs are bigger than us and have more sway .
That’s football .
Eppiah still likely though .


Keep guessing and you’ll get one right  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 26, 2022, 19:13:01 pm
When you get to my age you don't need too much excitement (that's why I support the cobblers) but I don't think that I can take too many more of these "significant days".


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 26, 2022, 19:29:10 pm
Twas Turnbull.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on July 26, 2022, 20:10:47 pm
Come on then B+S who was it then? If it fell through then no harm in telling us. 😀


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 26, 2022, 20:43:12 pm
I am sure this is a transfer rumour thread !
I will keep stuff to myself rather than share moving forwards , no problem .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 26, 2022, 20:49:52 pm
When you get to my age you don't need too much excitement (that's why I support the cobblers) but I don't think that I can take too many more of these "significant days".

 ;D ;D ;D

If you thought today was significant, wait and see what’s happening tomorrow…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ajp on July 26, 2022, 21:12:00 pm
Oh come on, I won’t sleep now  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 26, 2022, 21:26:45 pm
Oh come on, I won’t sleep now  ::)


Give neverbrite a call, he will soon send you to sleep  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Vince Planner on July 26, 2022, 21:37:38 pm
I am sure this is a transfer rumour thread !
I will keep stuff to myself rather than share moving forwards , no problem .

I’m sure I am one of many who appreciate your rumours and inside knowledge; I understand why you’d be upset by some of the recent posts, but please carry on posting. Let’s be honest, without you and ntfclad there wouldn’t be any rumours.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 26, 2022, 22:19:52 pm
I’m sure I am one of many who appreciate your rumours and inside knowledge; I understand why you’d be upset by some of the recent posts, but please carry on posting. Let’s be honest, without you and ntfclad there wouldn’t be any rumours.
+1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on July 26, 2022, 22:55:41 pm
I’m sure I am one of many who appreciate your rumours and inside knowledge; I understand why you’d be upset by some of the recent posts, but please carry on posting. Let’s be honest, without you and ntfclad there wouldn’t be any rumours.
+2 you do get use to the sh*te that some people post  :(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2022, 23:06:24 pm
+2 you do get use to the sh*te that some people post  :(

As I understand it Boots got one right this week so as Teacher Man says ‘fair does’ or something like that! He is a glutton for punishment! Chin up Boots, you can’t get them all right!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest216 on July 27, 2022, 06:56:12 am
bit weird grown men reveling in the fact a transfer rumour didn't turn out as expected



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 27, 2022, 07:21:52 am
Things change so quickly as i have said .
A player was due to sign today and he didn’t ! Some clubs are bigger than us and have more sway .
That’s football .
Eppiah still likely though .

I still can’t get my head around the Eppiah link if he hasn’t played any pre season games or even trained properly according to some on here? If he hasn’t had any kind of operation/s to correct the list of injuries that he has suffered with then he is just going to keep breaking down.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 27, 2022, 07:22:14 am
I don't really get the antipathy towards B&S on this. He clearly hears things from somewhere and sometimes they will happen and sometimes they won't come off, which is the nature of things. You can't fete someone as a hero when one thing they've heard happens and then pile on them a couple of days later when the next thing they hear doesn't.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 27, 2022, 07:34:58 am
I still can’t get my head around the Eppiah link if he hasn’t played any pre season games or even trained properly according to some on here? If he hasn’t had any kind of operation/s to correct the list of injuries that he has suffered with then he is just going to keep breaking down.
Eppiah isn’t injured anymore, and he did train with the first team earlier in the summer. Source: Leicester Mercury.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 27, 2022, 07:47:34 am
bit weird grown men reveling in the fact a transfer rumour didn't turn out as expected



There seem to be quite a few weird grown men on this forum!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 27, 2022, 08:06:03 am
There seem to be quite a few weird grown men on this forum!!
😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on July 27, 2022, 08:08:38 am
Eppiah isn’t injured anymore, and he did train with the first team earlier in the summer. Source: Leicester Mercury.

So he’s fully fit and isn’t going to break down the first time a gust of wind blows? If this is the case then why hasn’t he signed already?

I also can’t work out that if Morrison or Turnbull didn’t sign for us yesterday were they being brought in to play alongside or replace Guthrie? If it’s the latter and their failure to sign means that Guthrie won’t be allowed to go won’t this cause a problem with him? He seems a good pro but who knows what goes on when £ gets waved under your nose.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 27, 2022, 09:25:22 am
If we are going to play 3 CB's this season it makes sense that we would have 5 in the squad. Currently we have Guthrie, Sherring, Odimayo, Dyche and Nolan. I dont see Nolan getting much if any game time this season (just a hunch). With that being the case can see us wanting Magloire to play along side Guthrie, not as a replacement.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Knockingonabit on July 27, 2022, 10:47:32 am
It does seem to me that if Wrexham continue their interest in Guthrie with improved offers there has to be a point where we have to let him go. At his stage of his career to deny him the chance of a couple of years on mega wages would be counter productive.

 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 27, 2022, 11:26:55 am
It does seem to me that if Wrexham continue their interest in Guthrie with improved offers there has to be a point where we have to let him go. At his stage of his career to deny him the chance of a couple of years on mega wages would be counter productive.

 

Is it a known fact that we have received an offer from Wrexham for Guthrie; if so have missed it on most media? Their web site (Red Dragons) when I last looked proved 'zilch'! If posters would remember to post the link to the relative media outlet it might be helpful.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Knockingonabit on July 27, 2022, 11:31:42 am
Evers, I believe others have mentioned this, can't be bothered to trawl back. I was told this by someone who I bump into occasionally and has direct links to the club, to elaborate further would be a breach of trust.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 27, 2022, 11:53:24 am
Evers, I believe others have mentioned this, can't be bothered to trawl back. I was told this by someone who I bump into occasionally and has direct links to the club, to elaborate further would be a breach of trust.

Very courteous of you to reply ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Knockingonabit on July 27, 2022, 12:02:04 pm
Can I just ask why are you such a Doubting Thomas Mr Everbrite?

It's a rumours thread, having now looked back you will see on pages 80 to 83 there are several references to rumours connecting Wrexham with Guthrie and B&S confirmed that an offer had been made which I also confirmed on page 85, the idea that my source was lying never having occurred to me.

Your response above is a duplication of your previous posts regarding the Wrexham forum and bleating on about media outlets (pages 82 and 83!). Do you seriously think regular posters come on here with stuff they have simply made up?

Can I respectfully suggest you give it a rest and accept the snippets posted on here are meant to be helpful and in good faith, whilst the sources almost always have to remain confidential.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 27, 2022, 12:24:20 pm
Can I just ask why are you such a Doubting Thomas Mr Everbrite?

It's a rumours thread, having now looked back you will see on pages 80 to 83 there are several references to rumours connecting Wrexham with Guthrie and B&S confirmed that an offer had been made which I also confirmed on page 85, the idea that my source was lying never having occurred to me.

Your response above is a duplication of your previous posts regarding the Wrexham forum and bleating on about media outlets (pages 82 and 83!). Do you seriously think regular posters come on here with stuff they have simply made up?

Can I respectfully suggest you give it a rest and accept the snippets posted on here are meant to be helpful and in good faith, whilst the sources almost always have to remain confidential.


 :o , thanks all the same. Generally I take most rumours and also anti club remarks with a pinch of salt. I believe some time ago (circa 2012) Admin posted a request that transfer rumours should be accompanied by some form of backup. I believe am not the only punter  to moan about the Guthrie rumours especially when there is no apparent credibility available. Thanks all the same for your view point.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 27, 2022, 13:24:54 pm
:o , thanks all the same. Generally I take most rumours and also anti club remarks with a pinch of salt. I believe some time ago (circa 2012) Admin posted a request that transfer rumours should be accompanied by some form of backup. I believe am not the only punter  to moan about the Guthrie rumours especially when there is no apparent credibility available. Thanks all the same for your view point.

It might be worthwhile looking up the definitions of ‘rumour’ and ‘credibility’.

No need to thank me.  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 27, 2022, 18:51:53 pm
Walsall supporter says they are trying to get Caleb Chukwuemeka on a season long loan from Aston Villa.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest216 on July 27, 2022, 19:01:46 pm
:o , thanks all the same. Generally I take most rumours and also anti club remarks with a pinch of salt. I believe some time ago (circa 2012) Admin posted a request that transfer rumours should be accompanied by some form of backup. I believe am not the only punter  to moan about the Guthrie rumours especially when there is no apparent credibility available. Thanks all the same for your view point.

It's not print media, there's no reason anyone with genuine inside knowledge has to proves themselves as there's nothing at stake.

If every rumour had to have sources cited and peer reviewed the thread would be absolutely dead. Like you said, take it with a pinch of salt and understanding more won't materialise.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 27, 2022, 20:25:41 pm
It's not print media, there's no reason anyone with genuine inside knowledge has to proves themselves as there's nothing at stake.

If every rumour had to have sources cited and peer reviewed the thread would be absolutely dead. Like you said, take it with a pinch of salt and understanding more won't materialise.

IMO the Guthrie rumours seemed bit OTT. I look forward to see Guthrie play on Saturday. I take your point but was only expressing an opinion on the Guthrie saga.





Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 27, 2022, 20:37:20 pm
Walsall supporter says they are trying to get Caleb Chukwuemeka on a season long loan from Aston Villa.
No thanks.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 27, 2022, 20:47:05 pm
Impossible to believe the Cobblers haven't offered certain players an extension to their contracts (Guthrie & Pinnock in particular). No mention of this anywhere.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 27, 2022, 21:17:56 pm
Impossible to believe the Cobblers haven't offered certain players an extension to their contracts (Guthrie & Pinnock in particular). No mention of this anywhere.

The boy Guthrie ain't signing nuffin down Upton way.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 28, 2022, 06:09:02 am
Impossible to believe the Cobblers haven't offered certain players an extension to their contracts (Guthrie & Pinnock in particular). No mention of this anywhere.

not sure they would be much use to us in league 1 next season?!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 28, 2022, 06:30:06 am
not sure they would be much use to us in league 1 next season?!


I'm pretty sure Pinnock would!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Madrid Cobbler on July 28, 2022, 09:46:37 am
I don't really get the antipathy towards B&S on this. He clearly hears things from somewhere and sometimes they will happen and sometimes they won't come off, which is the nature of things. You can't fete someone as a hero when one thing they've heard happens and then pile on them a couple of days later when the next thing they hear doesn't.

Agreed. Let's face it, it seems like even JB often doesn't know a deal is over the line or not until the last minute, which is why the club is cautious about not announcing anything till it's a done deal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 28, 2022, 12:42:25 pm
Magloire announced at 2


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 28, 2022, 12:42:45 pm
just to clear things up :
Eppiah has not been injured in pre season , he has had treatment and so could only just start training . He was heavily injured when playing at the end of last season and hardly trained .
Blackburn changed their mind and wanted a hefty fee for Magloire and so i doubt he is going anywhere despite incorrect twitter feeds . Things can change though .
It’s no secret we want a LHS centre half with experience - we missed out when shopping in Market Street this week . Pierre is not if interest as far as i know and Turnbull has now gone .
Wrexham did offer money for Guthrie and it was turned down . Just because it’s not on social media Evers doesn’t mean to say it’s not true . Koiki was all over social media and it was made up by his agent .
Okay - start the usual abuse !


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 28, 2022, 12:43:47 pm
Magloire announced at 2
as i said - things can change !!
last week they wanted a six figure sum . lol


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 28, 2022, 12:52:17 pm
as i said - things can change !!
last week they wanted a six figure sum . lol

Am just glad that a decent player in Magloire is coming in!
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/tyler_magloire_signs/

So any expert willing to pen the anticipated team for Saturday ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on July 28, 2022, 12:57:28 pm
Unless the attached is a spoof site Benny Ashley-Seal has joined FC KTP in Finland's second tier.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/benny-ashley-seal/profil/spieler/322089


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 28, 2022, 13:03:07 pm
just to clear things up :
Eppiah has not been injured in pre season , he has had treatment and so could only just start training . He was heavily injured when playing at the end of last season and hardly trained .
Blackburn changed their mind and wanted a hefty fee for Magloire and so i doubt he is going anywhere despite incorrect twitter feeds . Things can change though .
It’s no secret we want a LHS centre half with experience - we missed out when shopping in Market Street this week . Pierre is not if interest as far as i know and Turnbull has now gone .
Wrexham did offer money for Guthrie and it was turned down . Just because it’s not on social media Evers doesn’t mean to say it’s not true . Koiki was all over social media and it was made up by his agent .
Okay - start the usual abuse !

Rumours don't need to be on social media but to post a rumour perhaps we should make some effort to quantify it - like he hails from Northants or went to Oundle School.....

By the way Boots you got at least one right so chin up on that!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 28, 2022, 13:12:14 pm
Unless the attached is a spoof site Benny Ashley-Seal has joined FC KTP in Finland's second tier.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/benny-ashley-seal/profil/spieler/322089
Well fûck my old boots a six month contract in the Finish second division, wow didn’t we have a player on our hands there.
Seriously I stand by the fact that he has to be one of our all time worst signings.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 28, 2022, 13:13:48 pm
As far as I know couple more going forward is what we’re after. Magloire ends our defensive recruitment.

The Eppiah flame continues to burn brightly but it won’t be soon…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 28, 2022, 13:15:52 pm
Well, seems to be an under appreciated on here, but I think Maglorie on permanent is a brilliant signing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: LawfordCob on July 28, 2022, 13:20:34 pm
Well, seems to be an under appreciated on here, but I think Maglorie on permanent is a brilliant signing.
+ 1. Also a 3 year contract. Very happy with that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 28, 2022, 13:23:26 pm
Well, seems to be an under appreciated on here, but I think Maglorie on permanent is a brilliant signing.

I liked the look of him from what I saw last season…looks like a good addition to the squad. Welcome back Tyler!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 28, 2022, 13:23:31 pm
Another fantastic signing from CDNL who don’t invest anything in NTFC.
😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on July 28, 2022, 13:27:00 pm
Really enjoyed the recruitment work being done this summer.  Another really good signing in my opinion.  Magloire is a player I really rated last year with loads of potential to improve.

Feels like every signing has been well thought out and with a real plan for the future.  Cracking stuff and credit to the management and owners for holding their nerve, getting the right people and providing the budget to do so.

What's also become obvious is just how hard it is to get in flair/attacking quality.  I'm hopeful we can finish off the recruitment with some more quality up top but it feels like it's going to have to be a bit a risk with someone injury prone, a hidden gem or another young loan.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 28, 2022, 13:27:48 pm
Another fantastic signing from CDNL who don’t invest anything in NTFC.
😂

Zzzzzzz  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 28, 2022, 13:30:20 pm
Hopefully means that Haynes won't need to cover CB in an emergency and can stay as a LWB instead.

Is Eppiah in for another loan, or are we going take a gamble on a permanent. I do think he's the sort of player we'd only get because he's a bit injury prone, without that he'll be looking a little bit higher up the leagues. A bit like Akinfenwa or Gypes, you can get some quality in at League two if bigger club are going to judge them as a little bit inconsistent. But equally, you can get McKenzie and McCormack who were pure quality, but don't play quite enough to make a difference.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 28, 2022, 13:33:30 pm
So what does everyone reckon, are we stronger or weaker than we were at the start of last season?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 28, 2022, 13:33:39 pm
Hopefully means that Haynes won't need to cover CB in an emergency and can stay as a LWB instead.

Is Eppiah in for another loan, or are we going take a **** on a permanent. I do think he's the sort of player we'd only get because he's a bit injury prone, without that he'll be looking a little bit higher up the leagues. A bit like Akinfenwa or Gypes, you can get some quality in at League two if bigger club are going to judge them as a little bit inconsistent. But equally, you can get McKenzie and McCormack who were pure quality, but don't play quite enough to make a difference.

bayo and gyepes were 2 of our best ever signings.

mccormack was by far and away the best player on the pitch in the successful play offs.

it can work - i think i am agreeing with you!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on July 28, 2022, 13:34:31 pm
So what does everyone reckon, are we stronger or weaker than we were at the start of last season?

is "about the same" an option?

our best 11 is not much different, the squad is stronger...................or will be if we get a couple of pacey attackers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 28, 2022, 13:36:51 pm
Very pleased with this addition. It's a 3 year deal so assuming Calderwood works his magic on him, with his electric pace he could go for big money. I think this is both a good signing and a great investment.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 28, 2022, 13:42:39 pm
I think the talk of the squad being strong is a bit pre-mature before any games have been played. yes we've got rid of the players Brady wasn't keen on...but let's see how it plays out first. Remember people seemed happy at the signings of Rose, Kabamba, Flores, Connolly and Kanu etc initially.
I know football fans are very reactionary, but wait until the winter time to see if it really is the case.

Although saying that, it does look like we have a number of different options on how to play especially at the back..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on July 28, 2022, 13:46:29 pm
Zzzzzzz  ;)

Well that was easy 😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 28, 2022, 13:54:42 pm
As far as I know couple more going forward is what we’re after. Magloire ends our defensive recruitment.

The Eppiah flame continues to burn brightly but it won’t be soon…

So you're saying we might be getting back then?
Too tired for riddles 😂


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on July 28, 2022, 13:56:42 pm
So what does everyone reckon, are we stronger or weaker than we were at the start of last season?

Starting 11 slightly stronger, squad as a whole way stronger.  We've got rid of all the dead weight that drained some of the playing budget.  

The squad overall is nearly at a point where we have two decent players for each position and genuine competition for places.  I think we all knew last season who would be playing each week whereas I don't think that will be so obvious this year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 28, 2022, 14:02:29 pm
I was convinced last season that this lad could be an excellent defensive midfielder as well...so maybe cover there if required?

Defensively, we appear to have many options and look set for a back 3 with wingbacks.

Midfield wise, we look strong. Both defensively also attack minded IF the lad from Brighton is as good as he's meant to be!

Central attack wise, we look fine. Appere, Hylton and the lad from Fulham backing them up.

Hoskins and Pinnock are both very decent at what they do, and can both play anywhere really in a front3 or tucked in just behind as a number10....


The only downside at the minute is a clear lack of depth from the bench (attacking wise). Game changers. This has been the case for the last 3 seasons, and none more so than last season when our starting x1 really was pretty mint, but when we made subs it weakened us. We must have the worst record across the divisions in the last 10 minutes of games (scoring wise) over the last 3 years combined I reckon!

So for me....two more attackers. Both need to have pace. Both need to be as good as those in the starting x1, but maybe have different attributes....


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Fred_NTFC on July 28, 2022, 14:06:07 pm
I think Magloire is a very solid signing, though still a lot of improvement to come as I thought he was quite poor on the ball for a player from a Championship club. Did provide a great assist for a Hoskins pearler if I remember correctly so he definitely could be an influence if he starts to show more composure & could perhaps develop into cover in other positions like DM with his athletic ability. Very solid defensively though & his pace will be a big asset if we do go three at the back which looks likely. Great to think we'd likely be able to cope even if two centre-backs were to get crocked.

Another forward & wide player & I reckon we're done. Still think we're lacking in some impact players which could prove even more crucial than ever with the five substitute rule.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Coolcat on July 28, 2022, 14:09:33 pm
Magloire announced at 2
Can you give us any clues?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tigger2002 on July 28, 2022, 14:24:06 pm
we need a good goalie and we are set


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on July 28, 2022, 14:30:16 pm
So you're saying we might be getting back then?
Too tired for riddles 😂

2 more up the top end I think. Eppiah potentially, but like I said many many pages ago if it’s going to happen it’s going to happen late


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BrixworthCobbler on July 28, 2022, 14:33:52 pm
we need a good goalie and we are set

Is this the guy that said Liam Roberts wasn’t good enough when signed?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on July 28, 2022, 14:40:28 pm
I was convinced last season that this lad could be an excellent defensive midfielder as well...so maybe cover there if required?

Defensively, we appear to have many options and look set for a back 3 with wingbacks.

Midfield wise, we look strong. Both defensively also attack minded IF the lad from Brighton is as good as he's meant to be!

Central attack wise, we look fine. Appere, Hylton and the lad from Fulham backing them up.

Hoskins and Pinnock are both very decent at what they do, and can both play anywhere really in a front3 or tucked in just behind as a number10....


The only downside at the minute is a clear lack of depth from the bench (attacking wise). Game changers. This has been the case for the last 3 seasons, and none more so than last season when our starting x1 really was pretty mint, but when we made subs it weakened us. We must have the worst record across the divisions in the last 10 minutes of games (scoring wise) over the last 3 years combined I reckon!

So for me....two more attackers. Both need to have pace. Both need to be as good as those in the starting x1, but maybe have different attributes....

Good assessment - definitely at least one forward player light - last season I'm afraid our main attacking plan b with Danny Rose was truly painful to watch and if the rumoured salary was even half true I'm sure we can do better.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 28, 2022, 14:46:05 pm
we are missing a midfield creative player because neither Fox or Leonard fill that role .
I know we have missed out on a few that have gone to other clubs but we do need a number 10


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2022, 14:50:48 pm
2 more up the top end I think. Eppiah potentially, but like I said many many pages ago if it’s going to happen it’s going to happen late

Eppiah could be a waiting game. Are we likely to sign the other attacking player before Saturday or will that be later too?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2022, 14:59:15 pm
we are missing a midfield creative player because neither Fox or Leonard fill that role .
I know we have missed out on a few that have gone to other clubs but we do need a number 10

I thought Leonard could play that role? He said in his interview he can play anywhere in a midfield three. Fox certainly not, they did try it in one of the friendlies and he hardly touched the ball.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: tigger2002 on July 28, 2022, 15:19:16 pm
no, that was the saddlers fans , they slipped up there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 28, 2022, 15:37:07 pm
I thought Leonard could play that role? He said in his interview he can play anywhere in a midfield three. Fox certainly not, they did try it in one of the friendlies and he hardly touched the ball.
i think you will find Leonard is more of an enforcer and i wouldn’t be relying on him to create goals.
i also think we will start off 4 4 2 and solid until we settle down .
The link player between Sowerby and McWilliams and the front players is still missing


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on July 28, 2022, 15:41:40 pm
we need a good goalie and we are set

Top banter


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2022, 16:12:31 pm
i think you will find Leonard is more of an enforcer and i wouldn’t be relying on him to create goals.
i also think we will start off 4 4 2 and solid until we settle down .
The link player between Sowerby and McWilliams and the front players is still missing

Fair enough, I suppose time will tell.

Looks like you were right about Nolan - not even given a squad number today. I must confess I'm disappointed for him, I was hoping he could prove some fitness and get his career back on track here. Sadly that doesn't appear to be the case. Any idea what their plans are for him - loan or contract cancelled?
 
On a brighter note young Tomlinson has been given a squad number. Looks to be a very good prospect at 16 years of age.     


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 28, 2022, 16:43:23 pm
Fair enough, I suppose time will tell.

Looks like you were right about Nolan - not even given a squad number today. I must confess I'm disappointed for him, I was hoping he could prove some fitness and get his career back on track here. Sadly that doesn't appear to be the case. Any idea what their plans are for him - loan or contract cancelled?
 
On a brighter note young Tomlinson has been given a squad number. Looks to be a very good prospect at 16 years of age.     
yes , as i said at the outset i am surprised he played a single ore season friendly .
In fact i am surprised he hasn’t been sent on loan to ON Chenecks .
i don’t think we will be hearing much about him put it that way


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2022, 16:48:27 pm
yes , as i said at the outset i am surprised he played a single ore season friendly .
In fact i am surprised he hasn’t been sent on loan to ON Chenecks .
i don’t think we will be hearing much about him put it that way

What's the problem with him?

Is it a mental thing after his injury?

He clearly had some ability to have been playing where he was before that injury.       


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 28, 2022, 17:27:10 pm
Well, seems to be an under appreciated on here, but I think Maglorie on permanent is a brilliant signing.

For me he’s fallen into the forgotten category….

Didn’t seem to set the world alight but didn’t do much wrong. If I recall his chances were limited due to the defensive unit we had at the time?

Come to think of it, I think I recall him being carried off v Rovers, I think he was playing a DM role that day, but I was half cut… as was Fraser Horsfall!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 28, 2022, 17:48:33 pm

Is Eppiah in for another loan, or are we going take a **** on a permanent. I do think he's the sort of player we'd only get because he's a bit injury prone, without that he'll be looking a little bit higher up the leagues. A bit like Akinfenwa or Gypes, you can get some quality in at League two if bigger club are going to judge them as a little bit inconsistent. But equally, you can get McKenzie and McCormack who were pure quality, but don't play quite enough to make a difference.
Pretty sure that Gypes only played for us in league one.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 28, 2022, 18:40:13 pm
We certainly seem to have sufficient cover in defence, McGowan, Lintott, Koiki, Haynes, Guthrie, Sherring, Odimayo, Magloire, Dyche and Nolan????. I don't mind playing 3 centre backs for away games but prefer if we didn't at home as it sacrifices a forward player.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 28, 2022, 18:42:43 pm
We certainly seem to have sufficient cover in defence, McGowan, Lintott, Koiki, Haynes, Guthrie, Sherring, Odimayo, Magloire, Dyche and Nolan????. I don't mind playing 3 centre backs for away games but prefer if we didn't at home as it sacrifices a forward player.
Nolan will be gone soon, we desperately need some pace and creativity.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Athena on July 28, 2022, 18:57:47 pm
Perhaps its telling that Nolan has not been allocated a squad number for the forthcoming season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on July 28, 2022, 19:11:27 pm
Interestingly, Brady was on the Cobblers Show earlier and was ask which L2 players he most admired last season...

His answer was Jack Diamond who was on loan to Harrogate from Sunderland...

Could he be the creative spark we need perhaps?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2022, 19:18:29 pm
Perhaps its telling that Nolan has not been allocated a squad number for the forthcoming season.

Has got a picture in the squad list on the NTFC website though - in the new kit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on July 28, 2022, 19:47:32 pm
Be surprised if we don’t line up like this in a 3-4-1-2/5-3-2:


                        Burge

          Shearing Guthrie Magloire

Odomiyah/Hoskins McW   Sowerby  Koiki

                   Pinnock

              Hylton        Appere

The signing of Magloire all but confirms we’re going 3 at the back IMO
and the Cheltenham friendly strongly hinted that this Brady’s thinking. I think he sees Pinnock as the ‘10’. Will it work? I think it’s a formation with potential but ultimately it will depend on work on the training ground (particularly surrounding the coaching of the crucial wing-backs) and we’ll need to be patient.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on July 28, 2022, 19:57:35 pm
That formation and lineup hopefully enables us to continue with the solid defensive side of the game through the middle of the park, but I still worry about creativity going forward. We will still try on the left wing for our attacks via Koiki, who never really had a good final delivery to his runs for most of last season. And that lineup still feels short of creativity through the middle.

Hopefully Magloire driving with the ball through the middle like his brief cameos last season might help us.

Will be very interesting to see how Saturday pans out. I think that we may need a few more weeks for the new lineup to really gel, considering the vast changes from last season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 28, 2022, 19:57:59 pm
On Twitter there is a post from Shoe Army saying that Nolan has signed for Raith Rovers from Jake Sharpe it was deleted straight after apparently.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2022, 20:16:30 pm
On Twitter there is a post from Shoe Army saying that Nolan has signed for Raith Rovers from Jake Sharpe it was deleted straight after apparently.

Confirmed now. Not quite ON Chenecks but Raith Rovers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on July 28, 2022, 20:23:18 pm
Good luck to him but no room for passengers.
Pedigree seemed really good but a nasty injury has derailed him to lower levels of the game.
Maybe he’ll come good yet.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 28, 2022, 21:25:11 pm
Be surprised if we don’t line up like this in a 3-4-1-2/5-3-2:


                        Burge

          Shearing Guthrie Magloire

Odomiyah/Hoskins McW   Sowerby  Koiki

                   Pinnock

              Hylton        Appere

The signing of Magloire all but confirms we’re going 3 at the back IMO
and the Cheltenham friendly strongly hinted that this Brady’s thinking. I think he sees Pinnock as the ‘10’. Will it work? I think it’s a formation with potential but ultimately it will depend on work on the training ground (particularly surrounding the coaching of the crucial wing-backs) and we’ll need to be patient.


who is Odomiyah?

I sometimes think people do it on purpose. It's not hard to get his name right. Its ignorant and can come across alot worse.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 28, 2022, 21:56:19 pm
Confirmed now. Not quite ON Chenecks but Raith Rovers.
Indeed. And just for Everbrites benefit, I have provided a link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgYqu69lbcE


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 28, 2022, 22:36:16 pm
Indeed. And just for Everbrites benefit,

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 28, 2022, 22:47:19 pm
who is Odomiyah?

I sometimes think people do it on purpose. It's not hard to get his name right. Its ignorant and can come across alot worse.

Bit harsh Parkie - its a football forum not an 'English Literature' work shop


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Monkey on July 29, 2022, 00:15:57 am
So what does everyone reckon, are we stronger or weaker than we were at the start of last season?

GK
Roberts -> Burge

DEF
Horsfall -> Sherring
Nelson -> Magliore
Mills -> Haynes
Harriman -> Odimayo
Revan -> Lintott

MID
Lewis -> Fox
Flores -> Leonard
Connolly -> TBC

FWD
Rose -> Hylton
Etete -> Appere
BAS -> Bowie
Kabamba -> TBC

Def, stronger
Mid, stronger with another good addition (Eppiah to replace Connolly will make this a clear improvement)
Fwd, stronger if we bring in anyone with 2 legs to replace Kabamba.

So looking good...

N.b. I didn't include Pollock, Flanagan and Chuk as they were fringe players and will be replaced by the new youngsters.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JSO on July 29, 2022, 05:43:01 am
Why wouldn't you want to play for Roth Raivers?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 29, 2022, 07:20:02 am
Nolan will be gone soon, we desperately need some pace and creativity.
8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 29, 2022, 07:22:33 am
Indeed. And just for Everbrites benefit, I have provided a link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgYqu69lbcE

Is that link credible though?

Could have been recorded by anyone as a spoof.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on July 29, 2022, 08:02:40 am
GK
Roberts -> Burge

DEF
Horsfall -> Sherring
Nelson -> Magliore
Mills -> Haynes
Harriman -> Odimayo
Revan -> Lintott

MID
Lewis -> Fox
Flores -> Leonard
Connolly -> TBC

FWD
Rose -> Hylton
Etete -> Appere
BAS -> Bowie
Kabamba -> TBC

Def, stronger
Mid, stronger with another good addition (Eppiah to replace Connolly will make this a clear improvement)
Fwd, stronger if we bring in anyone with 2 legs to replace Kabamba.

So looking good...

N.b. I didn't include Pollock, Flanagan and Chuk as they were fringe players and will be replaced by the new youngsters.


An outrageous upgrade defensively. Bar the odd exception you could make a case for all of them being starting 11 quality in L2. A difficult one for JB to manage.

Would love to know the budget comparison from last season. Hopefully we aren’t left short attacking wise as we have 8 first choice defenders!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on July 29, 2022, 09:03:41 am
Bit harsh Parkie - its a football forum not an 'English Literature' work shop

Now then Evers, don't you remember about pulling people up about the spelling of App3r3? It prompted a lot of people learning how to use accents when they were typing, but not everyone mastered it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on July 29, 2022, 09:08:42 am
GK
Roberts -> Burge

DEF
Horsfall -> Sherring
Nelson -> Magliore
Mills -> Haynes
Harriman -> Odimayo
Revan -> Lintott

MID
Lewis -> Fox
Flores -> Leonard
Connolly -> TBC

FWD
Rose -> Hylton
Etete -> Appere
BAS -> Bowie
Kabamba -> TBC

Def, stronger
Mid, stronger with another good addition (Eppiah to replace Connolly will make this a clear improvement)
Fwd, stronger if we bring in anyone with 2 legs to replace Kabamba.

So looking good...


So this obviously means that a day before the season starts we must be favourites to be confirmed as runaway Champions by Christmas.

I love the start of the new season. Blind optimism as always.

The Town are going up!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 29, 2022, 09:20:40 am
On WillHill, from 20-1 (8th/9th favourites) at the start of the close season we have now closed in with odds of 9-1 3rd favourites to be outright Champions, behind Stockport and Bratfud.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on July 29, 2022, 09:29:37 am
On Twitter there is a post from Shoe Army saying that Nolan has signed for Raith Rovers from Jake Sharpe it was deleted straight after apparently.

Thats me!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 29, 2022, 09:45:57 am
Is that link credible though?

Could have been recorded by anyone as a spoof.
Yeah, I knocked it up in twenty minutes. I nearly got away with it as well.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 29, 2022, 09:50:51 am
Now then Evers, don't you remember about pulling people up about the spelling of App3r3? It prompted a lot of people learning how to use accents when they were typing, but not everyone mastered it.

 ;) Did I? Must have been tongue in cheek ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 29, 2022, 11:38:59 am
Yeah, I knocked it up in twenty minutes. I nearly got away with it as well.
Those pesky kids……….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 29, 2022, 12:16:00 pm
https://twitter.com/LCFCfoxxy/status/1552967750603227141?s=20&t=uKRoEebhKIIp_eN-_XdGpg

"Northampton Town have opened talks with Leicester City 23 Y/O attacker Josh Eppiah over a possible return to Sixfields. Northampton want a loan move. Leicester stalling as club would rather receive a transfer fee amidst interest from other parties."


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on July 29, 2022, 12:36:48 pm
Guthrie Captain, so he's not going yet?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on July 29, 2022, 12:39:20 pm
https://twitter.com/LCFCfoxxy/status/1552967750603227141?s=20&t=uKRoEebhKIIp_eN-_XdGpg

"Northampton Town have opened talks with Leicester City 23 Y/O attacker Josh Eppiah over a possible return to Sixfields. Northampton want a loan move. Leicester stalling as club would rather receive a transfer fee amidst interest from other parties."

To be honest I'd prefer a permanent move.
Against , fitness
For , IF he stays fit and scores a hatful, he'd be ours to sell on for a nice payday


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on July 29, 2022, 13:03:56 pm
Maybe a loan with an obligation to buy if he plays a certain amount of games over the season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: just.reading on July 29, 2022, 13:06:11 pm
To be honest I'd prefer a permanent move.
Against , fitness
For , IF he stays fit and scores a hatful, he'd be ours to sell on for a nice payday

Depends what the asking price is. A transfer fee + probable high wages might be out of our reach.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 29, 2022, 13:24:16 pm
Or a nominal price with a beneficial sell on clause?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on July 29, 2022, 13:43:21 pm
Depends what the asking price is. A transfer fee + probable high wages might be out of our reach.
Once you start digging on twitter theres been a lot of stuff on Eppiah today, any info ntfclad?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JollyCobbler on July 29, 2022, 13:54:55 pm
Or a nominal price with a beneficial sell on clause?

This would make the most sense for all concerned.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 29, 2022, 14:12:41 pm
Once you start digging on twitter theres been a lot of stuff on Eppiah today, any info ntfclad?


Vale fans seem confident they have spotted him and he is their announcement at 15:30


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 29, 2022, 14:25:44 pm
Vale fans seem confident they have spotted him and he is their announcement at 15:30

They recon this is him outside their ground.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FY1ad-9WIAE6y87?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FY0_76_WAAIEk5-?format=jpg&name=small)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 29, 2022, 14:27:15 pm
hahahahaha


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 29, 2022, 14:37:12 pm
hahahahaha

(https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1553025082053861376/1wCdV5Qv?format=jpg&name=small)

Rory Holden, in their defence he is the absolute spitting of Eppiah  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 29, 2022, 15:15:20 pm
Vale fans seem confident they have spotted him and he is their announcement at 15:30

I know Northampton is a bit down at heel in places but at least you don't need a tetanus jab to come here! Jeez, if it was a choice between Burslem and here I'd be heading down the M1 as quick as I could!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 29, 2022, 17:18:14 pm
hahahahaha
(https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1553025082053861376/1wCdV5Qv?format=jpg&name=small)

Rory Holden, in their defence he is the absolute spitting of Eppiah  ;D  ;D


Glad you two have a sense of humour; great spoof tho’. PV fans not happy as still looking for a striker😇.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Wakey Cobbler on July 29, 2022, 17:52:33 pm
I managed to upset Paul Lewis' dad in the  queue for transfer to my hotel in Portugal. I told him he wasn't the worst player we've ever had and he muttered but not your best!! Even my wife thought I was disrespectful!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on July 29, 2022, 18:03:38 pm
I managed to upset Paul Lewis' dad in the  queue for transfer to my hotel in Portugal. I told him he wasn't the worst player we've ever had and he muttered but not your best!! Even my wife thought I was disrespectful!!

You were! Fancy saying that to the lad's old man.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 29, 2022, 18:30:21 pm
I managed to upset Paul Lewis' dad in the  queue for transfer to my hotel in Portugal. I told him he wasn't the worst player we've ever had and he muttered but not your best!! Even my wife thought I was disrespectful!!
Years ago having dumped my girlfriend, I had her mum on the phone offering to mediate. I told her not to bother, as her daughter was a lousy shag. Sometimes its good to tell the truth.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 29, 2022, 21:08:15 pm
We can forget about Jodi Jones as he has signed for Oxford but as we are still after Eppiah it is unlikely we wanted him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 30, 2022, 09:02:58 am
He's been on trial with them for months, don't think there's really been any contact from us to him whatsoever.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on July 30, 2022, 09:04:38 am
We need to stop dithering around with Eppiah and sign him or move on, the lad obviously wants to come here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 30, 2022, 11:04:03 am
Years ago having dumped my girlfriend, I had her mum on the phone offering to mediate. I told her not to bother, as her daughter was a lousy shag. Sometimes its good to tell the truth.  ;D
Not if the the Mum replied that it’s because she was just a bit bored?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 30, 2022, 11:13:37 am
Very happy with the business we have done so far. Defensively we have far more depth which is going to be massively beneficial with the extra subs allowed this season.

That being said, until we do get another 2 or 3 additions further forward I dont think we have the goals in us to go up automatically. I cant see us performing as well defensively as we did last season. Its a huge task to do so as our defensive record last season really was sensational.

Clearly Brady wants another 2 or so further forward, based on who they are will feel a lot more confident. We dont have a huge amount to bring on to change the game as it stands.

Being greedy, i would want one more CM, as we are going to play 3 CM's at some point in the season and would like to have 5 options there, but perhaps Abimbola can feature a little if needed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on July 30, 2022, 12:02:04 pm
Not if the the Mum replied that it’s because she was just a bit bored?

 ;D Made me chuckle that   ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 30, 2022, 12:56:40 pm
;D Made me chuckle that   ;)
Saw this and thought of you.. xx

(https://external-preview.redd.it/2EMsIVb7Ak0MtFlVVRf8vhAeUkSD-sJdSUiFvs0EGgM.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ed438e6b50f155a790aa7f2a31dc1f3fdc422ba1)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on July 30, 2022, 13:54:41 pm
Why would a player who is on double what he would get in league 2 consider a permanent move when there is a year left on his contract ?
It is possible but i doubt a league 2 club would pay a fee for a player so injury prone and who has had back treatment in the close season.
The loan option is great though and o know we are trying to get him in.
He has only just started pre season though .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on July 30, 2022, 20:34:44 pm
;D Made me chuckle that   ;)
Let’s be honest, there’s nothing more off putting than a yawn. That is unlesss they’re watching telly over your shoulder obviously?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on July 31, 2022, 10:55:05 am
Sunderland say they are willing to sell Jack Diamond who impressed JB last season, Harrogate want him back but not prepared to match the asking price.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on July 31, 2022, 11:11:10 am
Sunderland say they are willing to sell Jack Diamond who impressed JB last season, Harrogate want him back but not prepared to match the asking price.

That would be a fantastic addition if we could possibly get him. Imagine he would have a lot of suiters though. TBH if I had the option i would choose Diamond over Eppiah just due to fitness records.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 01, 2022, 04:15:59 am
i would think Leicester are trying to move Eppiah on permanently .
If they can’t , the loan option will come up and we will be well placed .
I doubt very much we will be in a position to take him onto our books due to wage demands and injury concerns .
We will also be monitoring him in pre season in case he breaks down again .
Therefore it’s likely to be a waiting game .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 01, 2022, 09:16:12 am
Personally, I'd rather we went for Diamond over Eppiah...

Or perhaps we're already looking for a less injury prone Eppiah type player...

We need someone who isn't going to break down after every game



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 01, 2022, 09:46:36 am
Personally, I'd rather we went for Diamond over Eppiah...

Or perhaps we're already looking for a less injury prone Eppiah type player...

We need someone who isn't going to break down after every game


Trouble is we wait for Eppiah, he gets fit and then goes to a top end L1 club not sure why Leicester would be interested in another loan TBH they clearly want to offload him due to his fitness record.
Jack Diamond would be a very good signing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on August 01, 2022, 09:49:38 am
Personally, I'd rather we went for Diamond over Eppiah...

Or perhaps we're already looking for a less injury prone Eppiah type player...

We need someone who isn't going to break down after every game

just get both


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2022, 10:00:02 am
Trouble is we wait for Eppiah, he gets fit and then goes to a top end L1 club not sure why Leicester would be interested in another loan TBH they clearly want to offload him due to his fitness record.
Jack Diamond would be a very good signing.

I thought you said that Eppiah was fit?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 01, 2022, 11:24:06 am
I thought you said that Eppiah was fit?
He is, just not match fit still in pre season but isn’t injured (at the moment).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2022, 13:24:01 pm
It sounds like Brady is a big fan of Diamond but unfortunately so are a lot of other Managers’ - if he is available then there are going to be no shortage of clubs coming in for him and it is going to cost a few quid. I think it would be a bit of a long shot if I’m honest. One other thing - when Pinnock was at his best last season he was playing on the left and drifting, I really don’t know why we are using him in the hole and on the right.  If Diamond was to come it sounds like he’s predominantly a left winger so even less chance of Pinnock playing in his best position.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 01, 2022, 14:03:31 pm
JB now seems to favour playing left footed Pinnock on the right and right footed Hoskins on the left so that they can cut inside on their favoured foot. This makes sense instead of playing them on the opposite wings when they would be going on the outside to get crosses into the box when usually we have few players in the box when we break forward and Appere is not going to outjump big defenders.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 01, 2022, 15:08:30 pm
JB now seems to favour playing left footed Pinnock on the right and right footed Hoskins on the left so that they can cut inside on their favoured foot. This makes sense instead of playing them on the opposite wings when they would be going on the outside to get crosses into the box when usually we have few players in the box when we break forward and Appere is not going to outjump big defenders.
Or small ones 😬


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Risdene on August 02, 2022, 17:09:12 pm
Chelsea signing Carney Chukwuemeka from Villa.

Now the question do we get a %?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: FezNTFC on August 02, 2022, 17:24:21 pm
Chelsea signing Carney Chukwuemeka from Villa.

Now the question do we get a %?
From what I've seen from people who researched it on Twitter (I know it's not cast iron....) it would have been 20% if he'd gone abroad to Barca, but because it's an English club it's only 5%. Not entirely sure why there's such a discrepancy in the figures.

Fabrizio Romano reporting fee is £15m, so at the very least we should get £750,000 - but it would have been £3million if he'd gone abroad  :(

Again, this is only going off what I've read on Twitter from people who researched the EPPP clauses and regulations.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 02, 2022, 17:25:35 pm
Chelsea signing Carney Chukwuemeka from Villa.

Now the question do we get a %?

Unlikely it seems! Have just looked at many different news outlets reporting of the transfer and none of them mention any compensation due to us.
£15m up front and potentially £5m in add-ons for Villa.

The deal which took him from us to Villa May have been in strict accordance with the EPPP, it could just have easily included a waiver on anything in the future for a bit of a bonus at the time of the move.

I guess we’ll never know!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on August 02, 2022, 17:49:49 pm
EPPP regulation 328.3.1 states 5 per cent. A quick Google search brings up the handbook. It looks clear, unless the handbook is out of date

I don't think any national news source would be concerned with mentioning any percentage that we are entitled to.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 02, 2022, 18:30:35 pm
BBC reporting the agreed fee as £20million.

Poster on Villa board asks if they can now let his brother go.

On another topic Bristol Rovers have been fined £16,500 for the crowd trouble on the final day of last season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 02, 2022, 18:35:42 pm
Unlikely it seems! Have just looked at many different news outlets reporting of the transfer and none of them mention any compensation due to us.
£15m up front and potentially £5m in add-ons for Villa.

The deal which took him from us to Villa May have been in strict accordance with the EPPP, it could just have easily included a waiver on anything in the future for a bit of a bonus at the time of the move.

I guess we’ll never know!!

If it's in the area of £750k it will show up in the financial statements in Other Operating Income (The Charlie Goode money was shown here - Note 3 of the accounts - year ended June 30th 2021). We'll find out when they file the relevant accounts (year ended June 30th 2023) at the end of March 2024.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 02, 2022, 18:37:07 pm
“Running costs” - I thought I’d beat Mannie to it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 02, 2022, 18:46:35 pm
“Running costs” - I thought I’d beat Mannie to it.
Plagiarism  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 02, 2022, 20:09:52 pm
Just ask Kelvin he's usually keen to supporters informed. Or ask James Heneghan of the Chron to do some investigative journalism.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 02, 2022, 21:25:40 pm
Just ask Kelvin he's usually keen to supporters informed.
Unless its how little Ricky Holmes was sold for!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 02, 2022, 22:40:02 pm


On another topic Bristol Rovers have been fined £16,500 for the crowd trouble on the final day of last season.
Quite a bargain for getting promotion to League 1  >:(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 03, 2022, 03:45:59 am
Ref Carney - what we get as a club and what goes to the manager for players is a very different matter .
The paying back of personal loans is ahead of any budget increase i would suggest .

re Bristol Rovers - they got away with a scam and the whole of football knows it . An absolute disgrace on both their behalf and Sc*nthoroe who released many of those players that played that day .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 03, 2022, 06:41:54 am
Ref Carney - what we get as a club and what goes to the manager for players is a very different matter .
The paying back of personal loans is ahead of any budget increase i would suggest .

re Bristol Rovers - they got away with a scam and the whole of football knows it . An absolute disgrace on both their behalf and Sc*nthoroe who released many of those players that played that day .
Good ole Kelvin…..under promise’s and never delivers.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 03, 2022, 08:53:21 am

re Bristol Rovers - they got away with a scam and the whole of football knows it . An absolute disgrace on both their behalf and Sc*nthoroe who released many of those players that played that day .

Wasn't it a shame they lost on Saturday :'( >:D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 03, 2022, 09:10:04 am
Wasn't it a shame they lost on Saturday :'( >:D
Wasn’t it just 🤣


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on August 03, 2022, 10:34:41 am
Quite a bargain for getting promotion to League 1  >:(

.....yes a point deduction would have been far more appropriate


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 03, 2022, 10:59:17 am
Just ask Kelvin he's usually keen to supporters informed. Or ask James Heneghan of the Chron to do some investigative journalism.

Heneghan has said he'll try to find out.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 03, 2022, 11:12:58 am
Heneghan says we are due 5% and it would have been 20% if he had gone abroad, he also says we are still to get addons when he reaches further appearance figures.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 03, 2022, 11:15:10 am
Birmingham Live also report we get 5%.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 03, 2022, 11:51:27 am
Kion Etete is going to Cardiff for half a million.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 03, 2022, 12:01:09 pm
Heneghan says we are due 5% and it would have been 20% if he had gone abroad, he also says we are still to get addons when he reaches further appearance figures.

Investigative journalism at its best.... "it is understood that we get 5%"..... hopefully that does come to fruition then, there are posters on here that "understand" we might be due 5%..... its a bit different to actually getting 5%!

If the question had been put to the club as in are we getting 5%? And an answer came back to say yes we are getting 5% it would be more of a story!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 03, 2022, 12:11:03 pm
Investigative journalism at its best.... "it is understood that we get 5%"..... hopefully that does come to fruition then, there are posters on here that "understand" we might be due 5%..... its a bit different to actually getting 5%!

If the question had been put to the club as in are we getting 5%? And an answer came back to say yes we are getting 5% it would be more of a story!!

We need one of the pro Kelvin people on here to pop him that question.

In most businesses a question like that will be farmed and passed on to the ultimate decision maker to respond to. Anyone else will be asking for trouble if he responds without consent. If you don't get a response..................draw your own conclusions.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 03, 2022, 12:20:32 pm
Kion Etete is going to Cardiff for half a million.

He's easily worth all of that. Fantastic business for them. It's virtually all upside potential (subject to injury etc).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 03, 2022, 12:35:03 pm
So our owners are about to pocket another £750-£1m transfer fee.
Would be nice if some of it was used to bring in Eppiah and Diamond……….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 03, 2022, 12:41:41 pm
So our owners are about to pocket another £750-£1m transfer fee.
Would be nice if some of it was used to bring in Eppiah and Diamond……….

It would wouldn't it?  8) 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 03, 2022, 13:38:58 pm
It would wouldn't it?  8) 8)

That sounds like you might have heard something?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 03, 2022, 13:45:13 pm
That sounds like you might have heard something?

No, I'm definitely not an 'in the know' person.
All of my knowledge comes from here or the C&E. 8)

But getting both or either of them wouldn't be a bad thing.  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 03, 2022, 13:58:16 pm
So our owners are about to pocket another £750-£1m transfer fee.
Would be nice if some of it was used to bring in Eppiah and Diamond……….

It would be interesting to see what Kelvin does with it  ;D

Out of interest, if someone knocked on your door and gave you £750k, how much of it would you give away?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 03, 2022, 14:22:09 pm
It would be interesting to see what Kelvin does with it  ;D

Out of interest, if someone knocked on your door and gave you £750k, how much of it would you give away?

They should be knocking on the Football Club's door.

The Football club is a Community Club.

The funds need to be utiliised for the benefit of the football club.

This might include significant repair work round the ground, investment in the team and paying down some of the Director's loan accounts. All three are possible with this size of windfall.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 03, 2022, 14:50:27 pm
i would get a reporter to ask Kelvin how much we are due from the Carney deal and how much is available to spend on players as an increase to the current budget .
Dont let him wriggle out of the question by saying funds are always available because they simply haven’t been from the sale of other players . It has been incorporated into the current budget .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 03, 2022, 14:52:04 pm
.....yes a point deduction would have been far more appropriate
and what about Sc***horpe - the protagonist .
How many of those players that day are still there ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 03, 2022, 16:04:19 pm
It would be interesting to see what Kelvin does with it  ;D

Out of interest, if someone knocked on your door and gave you £750k, how much of it would you give away?
If I was the chairman then a good percentage, he’s not giving it away he’s either improving the value of the club by investing and getting us into L1 or into the infrastructure so he can increase the turnover.

If I was the chairman I would raise the capital to knock that fûcking awful east stand down and then build something appropriate, that would be driven by my own self esteem and pride.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 03, 2022, 16:08:28 pm
If I was the chairman then a good percentage, he’s not giving it away he’s either improving the value of the club by investing and getting us into L1 or into the infrastructure so he can increase the turnover.

If I was the chairman I would raise the capital to knock that fûcking awful east stand down and then build something appropriate, that would be driven by my own self esteem and pride.

You're a true CobblerForever.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 03, 2022, 16:09:32 pm
If I was the chairman then a good percentage, he’s not giving it away he’s either improving the value of the club by investing and getting us into L1 or into the infrastructure so he can increase the turnover.

If I was the chairman I would raise the capital to knock that fûcking awful east stand down and then build something appropriate, that would be driven by my own self esteem and pride.

And name it the Kelvin Thomas Stand... 8)
Definitely not this though: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southend-rose-west-stand-name-27646134.amp
 ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Charlatan on August 03, 2022, 16:15:49 pm
Kion Etete is going to Cardiff for half a million.
How do you know this?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 03, 2022, 16:30:33 pm
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenhams-kion-etete-selfless-warrior-24660770


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 03, 2022, 16:50:32 pm
How do you know this?
Are you on Twitter? Its very good.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 03, 2022, 16:58:52 pm
And name it the Kelvin Thomas Stand... 8)
Definitely not this though: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southend-rose-west-stand-name-27646134.amp
 ;D ;D
It might take a lot of rolling to flatten down the pitch.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 03, 2022, 17:10:00 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FZOsM8KWAAEEn81?format=jpg&name=900x900)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: just.reading on August 03, 2022, 17:10:56 pm
i would get a reporter to ask Kelvin how much we are due from the Carney deal and how much is available to spend on players as an increase to the current budget .
Dont let him wriggle out of the question by saying funds are always available because they simply haven’t been from the sale of other players . It has been incorporated into the current budget .

You know there’s a reason why no chairman announces how much they have to spend on transfers, right?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on August 03, 2022, 19:12:53 pm
Birmingham Live also report we get 5%.

Yes, they are quoting the Chronicle & Echo !


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Stig on August 03, 2022, 23:15:47 pm
Hearing we are in for Kanu again, another league 2 club also interested expect him to move shortly…..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 04, 2022, 04:02:55 am
You know there’s a reason why no chairman announces how much they have to spend on transfers, right?
Of course i know the reason why transfer funds are not made public .
You are missing the point .
The point is, no one asks a straight question and everything is deflected .
The money will not go to improving the team .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on August 04, 2022, 04:41:20 am
Hearing we are in for Kanu again, another league 2 club also interested expect him to move shortly…..

I'd rather have Nwankwo Kanu than Idris and he's my age!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 04, 2022, 07:07:20 am
Of course i know the reason why transfer funds are not made public .
You are missing the point .
The point is, no one asks a straight question and everything is deflected .
The money will not go to improving the team .


If you already know the money won’t go into improving the team, why do we need to ask the question?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 04, 2022, 07:08:29 am
If I was the chairman then a good percentage, he’s not giving it away he’s either improving the value of the club by investing and getting us into L1 or into the infrastructure so he can increase the turnover.

If I was the chairman I would raise the capital to knock that fûcking awful east stand down and then build something appropriate, that would be driven by my own self esteem and pride.
Basically an eye-wateringly expensive ego trip then? Can’t you just buy yourself a knighthood or something?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 04, 2022, 07:10:26 am
Hearing we are in for Kanu again, another league 2 club also interested expect him to move shortly…..

Kanu will not improve the team based on the evidence from last season.

We must have been knocked back by a fair few players to now be fishing in Kanu’s pool. On par with Joe Mills ability wise and doesn’t have the strength.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on August 04, 2022, 07:13:54 am
Hearing we are in for Kanu again, another league 2 club also interested expect him to move shortly…..

Please no! He was rubbish when he was here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 04, 2022, 07:30:34 am
Hearing we are in for Kanu again, another league 2 club also interested expect him to move shortly…..
I can smell something…..
https://the72.co.uk/2022/06/02/northampton-town-not-interested-in-re-signing-peterborough-united-attacker-idris-kanu/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 04, 2022, 08:16:41 am
Basically an eye-wateringly expensive ego trip then? Can’t you just buy yourself a knighthood or something?
I tried for an OBE once but never quite got over the line.
Aren’t most football chairman on an eye-watering expensive ego trip?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on August 04, 2022, 08:17:50 am
I hope we are not in for Kanu, he was awful


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on August 04, 2022, 08:31:19 am
Please no! He was rubbish when he was here.
He really was


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 04, 2022, 08:32:53 am
I tried for an OBE once but never quite got over the line.
Aren’t most football chairman on an eye-watering expensive ego trip?


That would have been the problem, you 'tried for an OBE'.
Doesn't Boris have a leaving awards list, as a friend you might be near to the top of that?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 04, 2022, 08:39:03 am
He really was
At last !!!! One thing that everyone on the HotelEnd agrees on, Kanu was rubbish for us last season  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on August 04, 2022, 08:44:20 am
At last !!!! One thing that everyone on the HotelEnd agrees on, Kanu was rubbish for us last season  ;D

I don't think we have heard from BedsCobb or Evers yet?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 04, 2022, 08:49:15 am
That would have been the problem, you 'tried for an OBE'.
Doesn't Boris have a leaving awards list, as a friend you might be near to the top of that?
https://civilservice.blog.gov.uk/2021/04/08/getting-a-gong/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 04, 2022, 08:56:01 am
To be fair to Kanu because he broke his jaw at Walsall we saw very little of him, 1 start and 5 sub appearances, but from what we did see I would not be rushing to sign him. Also he plays in the same position as Eppiah who is a much better prospect.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 04, 2022, 08:57:52 am
I tried for an OBE once but never quite got over the line.
Set your sights higher, and go for a knighthood. Nicola Leoz did.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1387258/How-Mail-Sunday-broke-story-World-Cup-bribery-scandal.html




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 04, 2022, 09:17:38 am
Need ntfclad to quash this Kanu rumour pronto...

Hopefully, it's just his agent touting him about, as scumborough are desperate to offload him...

He is awful!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on August 04, 2022, 09:59:19 am
500k ( with the possibility of another 500k further down the line) coming our way  for the sale of carney to Chelsea.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 04, 2022, 10:01:49 am
Hearing we are in for Kanu again, another league 2 club also interested expect him to move shortly…..

It’s not exactly Eppiah or Diamond territory is it? Hopefully this isn’t true as it doesn’t really fit the profile of our other signings.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 04, 2022, 10:02:37 am
https://civilservice.blog.gov.uk/2021/04/08/getting-a-gong/

You are a Civil Servant?
The key bits here are that you cannot nominate yourself, you don't expect it and whoever does write the citation should keep it secret.  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on August 04, 2022, 10:07:26 am
Someone should put Russell Lewis forward for an award.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Stig on August 04, 2022, 12:40:23 pm
Agreed, I wasn't overly keen but what I have been told.

We can do better, been told he is moving soon and league 2 is his destination and have been keeping tabs.

 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Stig on August 04, 2022, 12:42:07 pm
I can smell something…..
https://the72.co.uk/2022/06/02/northampton-town-not-interested-in-re-signing-peterborough-united-attacker-idris-kanu/


That was two months ago....things change


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 04, 2022, 16:43:37 pm

That was two months ago....things change

I’d literally rather we saved the cash and played Maxted outfield.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on August 04, 2022, 21:14:10 pm
Glenn Middleton has just scored a cracker for Dundee Utd. Remember him?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 04, 2022, 21:25:53 pm

That was two months ago....things change

 ;D I would rather have you playing Stig.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on August 04, 2022, 21:33:01 pm

That was two months ago....things change
Hey Stig, you still living in that dump?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Stig on August 05, 2022, 00:44:09 am

 ;D I would rather have you playing Stig.


He isn’t that bad, lets see what happens expect Kanu to move shortly and door isn’t closed


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Stig on August 05, 2022, 00:44:47 am
Hey Stig, you still living in that dump?

Yes, its called the east stand


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 05, 2022, 03:37:39 am
From what i know , it’s doubtful Kanu would be invited back to NTFC.
In other news , we will get £500k from the Chuck deal and £500k more over 6 years of his contract.
Don’t get excited though - i doubt the club will benefit on the playing side as normal .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on August 05, 2022, 05:09:45 am
Haven’t heard Kanu’s name mentioned


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 05, 2022, 07:10:42 am
From what i know , it’s doubtful Kanu would be invited back to NTFC.
In other news , we will get £500k from the Chuck deal and £500k more over 6 years of his contract.
Don’t get excited though - i doubt the club will benefit on the playing side as normal .
I think that news will genuinely shock some of the sheep on here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 05, 2022, 07:33:35 am
Haven’t heard Kanu’s name mentioned

Any rumblings about anyone else?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on August 05, 2022, 07:41:13 am
Haven’t heard Kanu’s name mentioned

Thank god for that!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 05, 2022, 08:22:34 am
I think that news will genuinely shock some of the sheep on here.

I don't believe that it would genuinely shock them.
I would like to think that most of them understand how the funding of a football club works in reality.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Freddie Ramscar on August 05, 2022, 09:57:19 am
I don't believe that it would genuinely shock them.
I would like to think that most of them understand how the funding of a football club works in reality.

  +1    ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 05, 2022, 10:23:31 am
I don't believe that it would genuinely shock them.
I would like to think that most of them understand how the funding of a football club works in reality.
Baa.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 05, 2022, 10:25:11 am
Baa.

?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 05, 2022, 10:29:58 am
?

The sound a sheep makes.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 05, 2022, 10:32:04 am
The sound a sheep makes.
Baaaaa


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 05, 2022, 11:15:50 am
Ewe feeling a bit sheepish Melly?.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 05, 2022, 11:26:57 am
Baaaaa

More like it


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 05, 2022, 11:40:23 am
For me , it’s a major concern that the fees for players aren’t reinvested into the club in some way .
They disappear it would seem to me .
It has hardly ever happened and our budget for the playing side of things remains largely unaltered,whatever .
Furthermore , no outside investment ever seems forthcoming .
The owners seem very happy to keep things static at a low operating cost , expecting management to pull up trees year after year .
Treading water would be an understatement and no one seems to question it .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on August 05, 2022, 11:46:37 am
Everyone here questions it constantly, in fact that they don't ever shut up about it, but what is 'questioning' going to do. It's not going to suddenly increase the owners pockets three-fold and allow them chuck money down the drain, is it? 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 05, 2022, 12:53:30 pm
Everyone here questions it constantly, in fact that they don't ever shut up about it, but what is 'questioning' going to do. It's not going to suddenly increase the owners pockets three-fold and allow them chuck money down the drain, is it? 
But surely we should question why our owners oversee a constant £1M loss when Newport and others constantly make a profit on a turn over half our size ? What are we doing wrong, what are they doing right ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 05, 2022, 13:05:18 pm
https://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/20222/march/newport-county-afcs-audited-accounts/


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 05, 2022, 13:40:35 pm
https://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/20222/march/newport-county-afcs-audited-accounts/
£900k in the black or £8+m in the red 🤔

We have over 3000 season ticket holders have sold Goode for £1m and Chucks for £1m not to mention the FA cup run, Sky bonuses and yet still we make a loss, and still in the basement division.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 05, 2022, 13:55:34 pm
Everyone here questions it constantly, in fact that they don't ever shut up about it, but what is 'questioning' going to do. It's not going to suddenly increase the owners pockets three-fold and allow them chuck money down the drain, is it? 
It’s no good asking rhetorical questions on a toothless   meaningless banter site .
No one ever questions the owners or CEO directly from the media .
That is because everything is sanitised .
Questions do need to be asked as to what the plans are and what’s the point of bringing on players for no reward to the club .
It’s not difficult .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 05, 2022, 13:56:29 pm
I don't believe that it would genuinely shock them.
I would like to think that most of them understand how the funding of a football club works in reality.
What, taking an allegedly large salary and piling the club with debt so it’s virtually unsaleable?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: NathR on August 05, 2022, 14:25:51 pm
A quick look at the clubs accounts suggest that we do very well to just break even year on year, with the only recent profitable year being 2020/21 (£127k), supported by the sale of Charlie Goode for circa £1m.

Our Owners prop up our club financially, and show this clearly in the accounts, so no secrete.

The money from Chunk will go a long way to balance the books this year, without us being reliant on our owners to dive back into their pockets, which is a good thing for the club.

If they decide to put some of this money into the team and continue to support the club with their own money then this is a good thing for the fans.

Maybe and bit of both would keep us fans happy.  Persuade The Supports Trust to throw in (the money we raised for our club) as well and we will be on cloud 9!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on August 05, 2022, 14:55:53 pm
Looking at thr accounts, the turnover is similar, we simply have much larger expenses (wages) than Newport by about 1.5 million or so.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 05, 2022, 15:09:32 pm
A quick look at the clubs accounts suggest that we do very well to just break even year on year, with the only recent profitable year being 2020/21 (£127k), supported by the sale of Charlie Goode for circa £1m.

Our Owners prop up our club financially, and show this clearly in the accounts, so no secrete.

But why are we losing £1M + per year ? Our staffing costs for season 2020/21 were £3,959M, Newport County's total turn over was more than £400,000 less than our staff bill !!!!!  OK our playing budget is probably bigger than Newports but what else do we spend so much more money on ?  Our location probably makes our away expenditure less than Newports
     I struggle to see where we "we do very well to just break even year on year"  losing £1M per year when a club with half our income can make a profit every year !!!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 05, 2022, 15:12:20 pm
A quick look at the clubs accounts suggest that we do very well to just break even year on year, with the only recent profitable year being 2020/21 (£127k), supported by the sale of Charlie Goode for circa £1m.

Our Owners prop up our club financially, and show this clearly in the accounts, so no secrete.
The money from Chunk will go a long way to balance the books this year, without us being reliant on our owners to dive back into their pockets, which is a good thing for the club.

If they decide to put some of this money into the team and continue to support the club with their own money then this is a good thing for the fans.

Maybe and bit of both would keep us fans happy.  Persuade The Supports Trust to throw in (the money we raised for our club) as well and we will be on cloud 9!!
Look into my eyes not around the eyes look into my eyes………

(https://e0.365dm.com/15/11/2048x1152/kelvin-thomas-oxford_3380131.jpg?20151122144312)



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 05, 2022, 15:29:10 pm
A quick look at the clubs accounts suggest that we do very well to just break even year on year, with the only recent profitable year being 2020/21 (£127k), supported by the sale of Charlie Goode for circa £1m.

Our Owners prop up our club financially, and show this clearly in the accounts, so no secrete.

The money from Chunk will go a long way to balance the books this year, without us being reliant on our owners to dive back into their pockets, which is a good thing for the club.

If they decide to put some of this money into the team and continue to support the club with their own money then this is a good thing for the fans.

Maybe and bit of both would keep us fans happy.  Persuade The Supports Trust to throw in (the money we raised for our club) as well and we will be on cloud 9!!
Nath, I’m not going to go into to much detail, but the owners aren’t propping the club up they are adding everything they spend to the clubs debt, which WILL be called in at some point.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 05, 2022, 18:03:45 pm
What, taking an allegedly large salary and piling the club with debt so it’s virtually unsaleable?

Are you sure that that's what's happening and that that's the intention?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 05, 2022, 18:47:30 pm
Are you sure that that's what's happening and that that's the intention?
It’s a smart move if you think about it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 05, 2022, 21:43:33 pm
Again for the umpteenth time when the owners move on they will take as much as they can to clear the debt plus any remaining balance if possible. Alternatively in the event there was no debt they will take as much as they can. In summary the amounts will be exactly the same and the only entity affected by these 2 outcomes will be the HMRC. Hopefully this will remove any remaining confusion?

Edit: I should add the HMRC or the relevant tax organisations in their country of residence if applicable.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 06, 2022, 09:55:06 am
Again for the umpteenth time when the owners move on they will take as much as they can to clear the debt plus any remaining balance if possible. Alternatively in the event there was no debt they will take as much as they can. In summary the amounts will be exactly the same and the only entity affected by these 2 outcomes will be the HMRC. Hopefully this will remove any remaining confusion?

Edit: I should add the HMRC or the relevant tax organisations in their country of residence if applicable.
Are you saying the owners are tax evading?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest216 on August 06, 2022, 11:05:10 am
But why are we losing £1M + per year ? Our staffing costs for season 2020/21 were £3,959M, Newport County's total turn over was more than £400,000 less than our staff bill !!!!!  OK our playing budget is probably bigger than Newports but what else do we spend so much more money on ?  Our location probably makes our away expenditure less than Newports
     I struggle to see where we "we do very well to just break even year on year"  losing £1M per year when a club with half our income can make a profit every year !!!!

It will literally just be the playing budget, that's the major operating cost for any football club.

Newport have done well in recent years but they're essentially at their peak with League Two survivable being the objective each year. Of course you can get the lucky season where everything comes together, but over the long-term they'll be likely in around the Conference. It not a budget that can sustain a consistent push for League One.

It's also fair to say we've spent pretty poorly in recent years, and likely hemorrhaged silly money in the 'Chinese' season with absurd wages we could never sustain.  Even the likes of Ashley Seal more recently.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on August 06, 2022, 11:20:38 am
We were  in League 1 for the year the accounts cover, Newport where in League 2.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 06, 2022, 12:40:21 pm
This is a transfer rumour thread .
The reason this line of conversation is on here is because no funds are made available from the transfer of players for big money .
Players that have been nurtured or improved by the playing side of the club .
The money also doesn’t get invested into the club conspicuously .
That cannot be right and needs challenging IMO


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 06, 2022, 13:26:37 pm
Are you saying the owners are tax evading?
Nope, there’s either a debt to repay or there’s not.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 06, 2022, 13:38:49 pm
Nope, there’s either a debt to repay or there’s not.
But the point I am making is the debt is being created by the owners, some of our more special fans think KT and DB are somehow bankrolling us out of the goodness of their hearts, when in fact they are using NTFC is an enabler to the land profit with every penny they have put into NTFC recouped and then some at the time of sale.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 06, 2022, 13:59:53 pm
But the point I am making is the debt is being created by the owners, some of our more special fans think KT and DB are somehow bankrolling us out of the goodness of their hearts, when in fact they are using NTFC is an enabler to the land profit with every penny they have put into NTFC recouped and then some at the time of sale.

Don't come on here pointing out the obvious, some still won't see it though.
   As I've stated before, there is no great incentive to run a tight ship when you know that when the land is sold, you will get all that money back.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 06, 2022, 14:01:34 pm
It will literally just be the playing budget, that's the major operating cost for any football club.
 
Our staffing cost were £3.9M, I was told that our playing budget was in the region of £1.8M  :(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on August 06, 2022, 15:31:25 pm
It will literally just be the playing budget, that's the major operating cost for any football club.

But Northampton had 287 employees compared to Newports 102?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 06, 2022, 16:07:30 pm
But Northampton had 287 employees compared to Newports 102?
That 287 MUST include everyone down to programme sellers. I would think our full time employees would be around 60 ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 06, 2022, 16:12:20 pm
That 287 MUST include everyone down to programme sellers. I would think our full time employees would be around 60 ?
Sure as hell doesnt include stadium maintenance.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 06, 2022, 16:14:22 pm
Sure as hell doesnt include stadium maintenance.
;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 06, 2022, 16:17:23 pm
Sure as hell doesnt include stadium maintenance.
You’ll be getting called a KT hater soon.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on August 06, 2022, 17:01:21 pm
100 pages on this thread, I wonder how many of the comments have been about transfers?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 06, 2022, 19:42:20 pm
But the point I am making is the debt is being created by the owners, some of our more special fans think KT and DB are somehow bankrolling us out of the goodness of their hearts, when in fact they are using NTFC is an enabler to the land profit with every penny they have put into NTFC recouped and then some at the time of sale.

and my point is the money they take out of the club when they walk will be exactly the same, debt or not. Still can’t work out why people are so fussed about it, that’s all? If it was debt to an outside entity like a bank or something who could pull the plug then fair enough, but it’s not.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 06, 2022, 20:06:43 pm
and my point is the money they take out of the club when they walk will be exactly the same, debt or not. Still can’t work out why people are so fussed about it, that’s all? If it was debt to an outside entity like a bank or something who could pull the plug then fair enough, but it’s not.
So what happens when Bowers had enough of waiting?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 06, 2022, 20:15:39 pm
So what happens when Bowers had enough of waiting?

They walk and take as much with them as possible I imagine.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 07, 2022, 21:53:22 pm
Apparently there is a tug of war between us and Mansfield over a player with a first name Connor.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 08, 2022, 05:27:00 am
Don't come on here pointing out the obvious, some still won't see it though.
   As I've stated before, there is no great incentive to run a tight ship when you know that when the land is sold, you will get all that money back.
Again stating the obvious Rog, the incentive to run a tight ship is the fact they will have more money left as profit when they finally say bonjour.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Horsham Cobbler on August 08, 2022, 07:00:07 am
......... or even Au Revoir!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: therealpattcobb on August 08, 2022, 07:19:45 am
Logged in on a Monday to view any incomings... and have to read a diatribe of the usual suspects point scoring...

So ARE THERE ANY TRANSFER RUMOURS OR AREN'T THERE?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on August 08, 2022, 07:30:45 am
But the point I am making is the debt is being created by the owners, some of our more special fans think KT and DB are somehow bankrolling us out of the goodness of their hearts, when in fact they are using NTFC is an enabler to the land profit with every penny they have put into NTFC recouped and then some at the time of sale.


Following on from your oh so offended post I put up supporting Asperger’s….
You then refer to people with a different view to you as special implying a mental or physical disability.
I suggest you practise what you preach….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 08, 2022, 13:49:24 pm
it’s hardly surprising no one posts about transfer speculation on here because as soon as you do , the usual numpties come on asking for verification , sources and proof like it was some kind of legal statement .
All you get is abuse , especially if it doesn’t come off .
I will keep it to myself on this occasion bearing in mind 90% of the players approached don’t end up coming .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: therealpattcobb on August 08, 2022, 14:46:48 pm
it’s hardly surprising no one posts about transfer speculation on here because as soon as you do , the usual numpties come on asking for verification , sources and proof like it was some kind of legal statement .
All you get is abuse , especially if it doesn’t come off .
I will keep it to myself on this occasion bearing in mind 90% of the players approached don’t end up coming .

Yeah that' true. I used to love those that were seemingly permanently in the Club shop and so so walked in with an agent. Or saw this or that player having their car washed in the car park there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2022, 15:07:54 pm
it’s hardly surprising no one posts about transfer speculation on here because as soon as you do , the usual numpties come on asking for verification , sources and proof like it was some kind of legal statement .
All you get is abuse , especially if it doesn’t come off .
I will keep it to myself on this occasion bearing in mind 90% of the players approached don’t end up coming .

So, something MIGHT be imminent then. Thanks B&S  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on August 08, 2022, 16:41:59 pm
There's a report in the Chronic today from JB to say he is working extremely hard round the clock to strengthen the squad up front and that every time we get close we get knocked back - or something like that. However he did say if we get what we want he is really confident it will help our front line.

I don't doubt that he is doing his best but for me every game that goes by without a couple up front is a game wasted, although I do appreciate we have to sign the right players. It would be nice not to have to make a panic signing 10 minutes before the deadline ends. Mind you that's what happens in the Premier League every August and January.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 08, 2022, 18:09:10 pm
Following on from your oh so offended post I put up supporting Asperger’s….
You then refer to people with a different view to you as special implying a mental or physical disability.
I suggest you practise what you preach….
Once again your unconscious bias links the word special to mental health you need to take a long hard look in the mirror once again you should be ashamed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 08, 2022, 18:25:24 pm
Our former player David Moyo has signed for Barrow so we will soon be seeing him here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on August 08, 2022, 19:12:05 pm
Once again your unconscious bias links the word special to mental health you need to take a long hard look in the mirror once again you should be ashamed.

 ;D ;D ;D Weak attempt at a swerve .
You knew what you were saying just as I knew what you were insinuating


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 08, 2022, 20:32:51 pm
There's a report in the Chronic today from JB to say he is working extremely hard round the clock to strengthen the squad up front and that every time we get close we get knocked back - or something like that. However he did say if we get what we want he is really confident it will help our front line.

I don't doubt that he is doing his best but for me every game that goes by without a couple up front is a game wasted, although I do appreciate we have to sign the right players. It would be nice not to have to make a panic signing 10 minutes before the deadline ends. Mind you that's what happens in the Premier League every August and January.

if you were told the club has “ lost out “ on close to 100 identified players , would it change your mind !?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 08, 2022, 21:42:37 pm
it’s hardly surprising no one posts about transfer speculation on here because as soon as you do , the usual numpties come on asking for verification , sources and proof like it was some kind of legal statement .
All you get is abuse , especially if it doesn’t come off .
I will keep it to myself on this occasion bearing in mind 90% of the players approached don’t end up coming .

What you decide to post is up to you. You have come good on a couple of occasions. People have right to ask for a link etc whether it is granted is another matter. If you have info share it; don't be so hard done by. Relax and go with the mood on here!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 08, 2022, 23:45:27 pm
if you were told the club has “ lost out “ on close to 100 identified players , would it change your mind !?
Depends what the average is for a league 2 side to lose out on. If it was 10 yes, 200 no. Too many polarised judgements taken in isolation on here as it is.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 09, 2022, 08:20:06 am
if you were told the club has “ lost out “ on close to 100 identified players , would it change your mind !?

Most definitely..... I don't know how many transfers there have been involving League 2 clubs this summer, i'd guess not many more than 100 in total.... we can't have missed out on that many players!

Did we inquire about Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Salah? There's four we "lost out" on already!!

I did hear that we were offered first option on Etete but didn't take it up.....doubt he'd come to us over Cardiff anyway but hey ho.....!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 09, 2022, 08:25:22 am
Apparently there is a tug of war between us and Mansfield over a player with a first name Connor.

Cody, McAleny, Wickham, Washington 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 09, 2022, 08:50:07 am
Depends what the average is for a league 2 side to lose out on. If it was 10 yes, 200 no. Too many polarised judgements taken in isolation on here as it is.
the point being made is that the previous poster seemed to think we would be better off just filling numbers in up front as soon as possible . It isn’t as simple as that which is why i pointed out we have looked into at least 100 players since close season and enquired about them .
You also have to wait for clubs to release on loan or get players in to release your targets .
If you panic , you end up with another BAS who is as useful as a cat flap on a submarine


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 09, 2022, 09:15:26 am
Good morning Evers, regarding the 3 Conors you have mentioned Conor Wickham has recently signed for FGR, I cannot see Conor Coady leaving Wolves to come here and he is another centre back. Conor McAleney still has a year to run on his contract at Salford so maybe we have enquired about him, he scored 2 goals in 26 games for them last season and I suspect Salford were expecting better so may be prepared to let him go. See you tonight.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 09, 2022, 10:04:22 am
Connor Wood has been released by Orient.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 09, 2022, 10:07:01 am
We look to have zero chance of getting Jack Diamond. Sunderland are willing to let him go out on loan again but although Harrogate were in for him again they want him to step up to Div.1 and Fleetwood want him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 09, 2022, 12:24:39 pm
the point being made is that the previous poster seemed to think we would be better off just filling numbers in up front as soon as possible . It isn’t as simple as that which is why i pointed out we have looked into at least 100 players since close season and enquired about them .
You also have to wait for clubs to release on loan or get players in to release your targets .
If you panic , you end up with another BAS who is as useful as a cat flap on a submarine
Good point well made, I’d agree with that.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 09, 2022, 12:53:51 pm
Connor Wood has been released by Orient.

25 year old, played 32 league games for Orient last season, can operate anywhere down the left side but predominately left back/left wing back. Ever present for Bradford in 2020/21.

Orient signed Rob Hunt into his position so Green has been told he can find another club as they need to free up some money in their wage budget to make another signing.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 09, 2022, 13:50:17 pm
25 year old, played 32 league games for Orient last season, can operate anywhere down the left side but predominately left back/left wing back. Ever present for Bradford in 2020/21.

Orient signed Rob Hunt into his position so Green has been told he can find another club as they need to free up some money in their wage budget to make another signing.

Interesting info but what has Green got to do with Wood? Used to know a Greenwood in London who had a great looking MG which I used to borrow even though it was not taxed. I like digressing :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on August 09, 2022, 14:03:19 pm
the point being made is that the previous poster seemed to think we would be better off just filling numbers in up front as soon as possible . It isn’t as simple as that which is why i pointed out we have looked into at least 100 players since close season and enquired about them .
You also have to wait for clubs to release on loan or get players in to release your targets .
If you panic , you end up with another BAS who is as useful as a cat flap on a submarine

meeaow!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TheShoeArmy1897 on August 10, 2022, 08:27:37 am
Max Sheaf was photographed at the game last night, said to be on trial with us currently

Although it was intimated he may have been on trial for a while

Potentially just a body we've had around training for numbers, his profile doesn't scream imminent signing to me but I've been wrong before!



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Risdene on August 10, 2022, 08:59:30 am
I hope the two attacking options we sign are starters and not squad players.

I think Bowie could partner Hylton (eventually) and Leonard might be our creative player in the hole.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on August 10, 2022, 09:16:41 am
Max Sheaf was photographed at the game last night, said to be on trial with us currently

Although it was intimated he may have been on trial for a while

Potentially just a body we've had around training for numbers, his profile doesn't scream imminent signing to me but I've been wrong before!



https://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/sport/20608596.redditch-united-start-season-away-win/

He played the other day in the 7th tier for Redditch


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 10, 2022, 09:33:58 am
So is Max Sheaf on loan at Redditch, he signed a new 3 year deal at Coventry last summer.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: gocher on August 10, 2022, 09:37:25 am
So is Max Sheaf on loan at Redditch, he signed a new 3 year deal at Coventry last summer.

Nope, that's his brother Ben at Cov

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Sheaf


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 10, 2022, 10:50:54 am
So is Max Sheaf on loan at Redditch,
Not on loan.

https://www.rufcofficial.co.uk/news/new-signing--max-sheaf-2719014.html


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 10, 2022, 11:32:55 am
Callum Ball is a name I’ve also heard ex Cov.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 10, 2022, 11:40:39 am
According to wiki Callum Ball does not appear to have played since October 2019 when he was let go by Stratford Town.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 10, 2022, 11:46:04 am
He’s at Nuneaton


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on August 10, 2022, 12:40:48 pm
He aint at Nuneaton geez.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 10, 2022, 12:48:11 pm
No he is not listed in Nuneaton's squad but Camron McWilliams is.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 10, 2022, 13:01:24 pm
He aint at Nuneaton geez.

Def not Nuneaton or Stratford for that matter. Probably unattached, so probably just a rumour for which we appear to be desperate for :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 10, 2022, 13:13:52 pm
Def not Nuneaton or Stratford for that matter. Probably unattached, so probably just a rumour for which we appear to be desperate for :)

Bring back B&S... 8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 10, 2022, 14:00:10 pm
He’s at Nuneaton
He left there in 2017, and sure as hell aint match fit.  ;D

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-derby-county-duo-move-787628


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 10, 2022, 14:12:22 pm
meeaow!


Quick on the uptake today Subba  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 10, 2022, 16:35:13 pm
He left there in 2017, and sure as hell aint match fit.  ;D

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-derby-county-duo-move-787628
I have it on very good authority we have looked at him, wow we are desperate.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 10, 2022, 18:36:45 pm
I have it on very good authority we have looked at him, wow we are desperate.

Didn't you say there was "a tug of war between us and Mansfield". If this is the same Callum, surely they see something in him also?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Carton Lid on August 10, 2022, 18:52:33 pm
Didn't you say there was "a tug of war between us and Mansfield". If this is the same Callum, surely they see something in him also?
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Wasn't this for someone called Connor ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 10, 2022, 18:55:08 pm
Didn't you say there was "a tug of war between us and Mansfield". If this is the same Callum, surely they see something in him also?

Wasn't this for someone called Connor ?


Yes


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 10, 2022, 19:33:14 pm
Yes, thanks Carton Lid. I stand corrected.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 10, 2022, 21:08:23 pm
Bring back B&S... 8)
….. you called ? !
Better looking at young premier targets than lower league failures .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 10, 2022, 22:33:09 pm
….. you called ? !
Better looking at young premier targets than lower league failures .

Let’s get the Eppiah deal done.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on August 11, 2022, 05:26:53 am
Unless NTFC lad is dropping a hint on it, I don’t believe a word of any of it.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 11, 2022, 12:06:31 pm
Let’s get the Eppiah deal done.
And get the treatment table ready for action


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 11, 2022, 12:10:16 pm
And get the treatment table ready for action
Given our current financial situation and budget I’d say he’s far and away our best chance of signing a quality player on the same wavelength as Hylton.
Pace is something we need.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on August 11, 2022, 13:53:12 pm
Appéré has seemed lost without Eppiah. A return might help his form a bit. And seeing Hylton/Eppiah is an exciting prospect.
Get on and get it done!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 11, 2022, 18:21:35 pm
We want Eppiah
Eppiah wants us
Leicester want us to have him on loan .
The question is …
Does Eppiah’s body want football and can we trust it to get him on the pitch regularly !!
I think we will get there though but we may have to wait to see some action


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 11, 2022, 19:17:50 pm
We want Eppiah
Eppiah wants us
Leicester want us to have him on loan .
The question is …
Does Eppiah’s body want football and can we trust it to get him on the pitch regularly !!
I think we will get there though but we may have to wait to see some action

It’s crazy how these things take so long.

I would have thought it would benefit all parties to get it wrapped up as soon as possible. Unless he’s injured again.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 11, 2022, 19:22:51 pm
But Manwork says that he’s fit so what’s the issue?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 11, 2022, 19:26:17 pm
Pointless signing Eppiah if he's not fit/going to be fit anytime soon...really hope we're not putting all our eggs in one basket...

I see Luton are looking at loaning out a couple of strikers...

Carlos Mendes Gomes ex Morecambe being one of them...

Now, he would get bums off seats!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 11, 2022, 19:28:36 pm
Pointless signing Eppiah if he's not fit/going to be fit anytime soon...really hope we're not putting all our eggs in one basket...


I guess even if he is fit, history shows it’s more than likely not going to last!



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 11, 2022, 20:31:00 pm

Carlos Mendes Gomes ex Morecambe being one of them...
Now, he would get bums off seats!
So did that Portugese nutter we had on loan from some Polish team, ex forest. Going forward, you never knew what he was going to do, and couldnt defend to save his life. Last heard of playing in China. I hope that he had his jabs.
 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 11, 2022, 20:44:42 pm
But Manwork says that he’s fit so what’s the issue?
This is football
Things change !
I think he will come eventually


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 11, 2022, 20:46:25 pm
On WillHill, from 20-1 (8th/9th favourites) at the start of the close season we have now closed in with odds of 9-1 3rd favourites to be outright Champions, behind Stockport and Bratfud.

Now 15/2 favourites... :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 11, 2022, 22:26:45 pm
Now 15/2 favourites... :o
that is ridiculous .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: NathR on August 12, 2022, 02:58:51 am
Ricky Holmes was injury prone when we brought him in, and only really played after Christmas in the title winning season!  Eppiah is quality, and without the inconsistent fitness issues would be playing at a higher level than league 2. Is a risk but, as with Holmes if we can get a good run of games out of him could be the difference come the end of the season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Peter Frost on August 12, 2022, 06:23:25 am
Ricky Holmes was injury prone when we brought him in, and only really played after Christmas in the title winning season!  Eppiah is quality, and without the inconsistent fitness issues would be playing at a higher level than league 2. Is a risk but, as with Holmes if we can get a good run of games out of him could be the difference come the end of the season.

Great point on Holmes - we took a punt and got lucky as without doubt he was instrumental in that fantastic season - he would probably also concede that was the best half season of his entire career.

There is also a truism in football that players on a great run (individual and as a team) have less injuries so for me definitely worth the gamble.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: St Edmundsbury Cobbler on August 12, 2022, 06:55:26 am
He's definitely worth bringing in, even if he only plays 25 games. He has that quality that can make a difference in a match and turn those draws into wins.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 12, 2022, 08:23:41 am
In the Chronic it says the club are playing a waiting game, waiting for what exactly? Someone else to buy him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 12, 2022, 08:48:17 am
So did that Portugese nutter we had on loan from some Polish team, ex forest. Going forward, you never knew what he was going to do, and couldnt defend to save his life. Last heard of playing in China. I hope that he had his jabs.
 

Hildeberto Pereira - one of Jimmy-Floyd's odd signings, although he was exciting at times. Got sent off after the final whistle in one game for having a rant at Breakspeare, never a wise thing to do.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 12, 2022, 10:35:51 am
Hildeberto Pereira - one of Jimmy-Floyd's odd signings, although he was exciting at times. Got sent off after the final whistle in one game for having a rant at Breakspeare, never a wise thing to do.



Now Hildeberto did get bums off seats  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on August 12, 2022, 10:52:40 am
In the Chronic it says the club are playing a waiting game, waiting for what exactly? Someone else to buy him.

I expect they are waiting for Leicester to agree to a loan instead of a sale.
Or maybe they want to get him after being released for no fee before a permanent signing?

TBH I would prefer a permanent signing. Theres some risk agreed, but with the loan players we have who might come good (Leonard/Bowie). We get a season then they are gone. Do we want that from Eppiah if he comes, rather he was here on contract, if we lose him after a year we will at least get some compensation


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 12, 2022, 11:00:00 am
I expect they are waioting for Leicester to agree to a loan instead of a sale.
Or maybe they want to get him after being released for no fee before a permanent signing?

TBH I would prefer a permanent signing. Theres some risk agreed, but with the loan players we have who might come good (Leonard/Bowie). We get a season then they are gone. Do we want that from Eppiah if he comes, rather he was here on contract, if we lose him after a year we will at least get some compensation

Yeah, agreed, so much better to have your own players and like you say if he comes good he’s our asset to sell.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on August 12, 2022, 11:04:14 am
Yeah, agreed, so much better to have your own players and like you say if he comes good he’s our asset to sell.

What sort of contract terms do people think will be enough to get him in permanently?

Two year deal with an option for a third, and with a significant sell on clause for Leics is going to be the minimum I reckon.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 12, 2022, 11:19:57 am
As i have said before , Eppiah is on far too much money to bring in permanently . He has a year left to run and he will hardly give that up .
There is concern over injury and not being left paying for a player that can’t play .
Of course , there are solutions to these problems .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 12, 2022, 12:16:04 pm
Don't want another Joe Nuttall situation...signed injured & never recovered...we couldn't even send him back in January!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 12, 2022, 12:17:47 pm
As i have said before , Eppiah is on far too much money to bring in permanently . He has a year left to run and he will hardly give that up .
There is concern over injury and not being left paying for a player that can’t play .
Of course , there are solutions to these problems .

12 month loan with a view to a permanent deal, you would probably put a break clause in after 6 months but that can be problematic as we know all to well with Etete.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ClaretCobbler on August 12, 2022, 15:03:39 pm
Guthrie's going nowhere, just signed a new 3 year deal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 12, 2022, 15:10:30 pm
Guthrie's going nowhere, just signed a new 3 year deal.

A smart move by Brady. More than likely triggered by magloire’s performances  :afro 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 12, 2022, 16:06:57 pm
It would have had nothing to do with Magloires performance as he only joined us 3 weeks ago and negotiations with Guthrie were opened well before that. Great news that Jon is staying as I thought he was the better part of the Guthrie/Horsfall partnership. Regarding Magloire he is still young and likely to be a little inconsistent but shows he has the ability to become a vital asset, probably why he was given a 3 year contract.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Substitute on August 12, 2022, 16:16:47 pm
Guthrie's going nowhere, just signed a new 3 year deal.

It is called a pay rise.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on August 12, 2022, 16:22:08 pm
Guthrie's going nowhere, just signed a new 3 year deal.
So thats the central defensive pair locked in for 3 years, we know Guthrie can do a job there and Magloire (despite needing some match fitness) is a very competent player with enough class to make playing out of defence a possibility.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Charlatan on August 12, 2022, 16:23:13 pm
Guthrie's going nowhere, just signed a new 3 year deal.
That a nice surprise roll on tomorrow. UTC


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on August 12, 2022, 16:30:22 pm
That's good news, well done JB and CC.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on August 12, 2022, 16:57:43 pm
Investing the carney chukwuemeka money already.

I reckon more will follow. 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 12, 2022, 17:18:44 pm
Great news on Guthrie, best defender in L2 IMHO.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 12, 2022, 17:47:15 pm
Guthrie's going nowhere, just signed a new 3 year deal.

Or increases the fee if he's tempted to go elsewhere...  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 12, 2022, 19:58:28 pm
Guthrie story in the Chron broke on here 5/6 weeks ago .
Some may be happy that it’s now in print .
Really pleased he has signed because it was touch and go and to the clubs credit they turned the offers down


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 12, 2022, 20:04:20 pm
Guthrie story in the Chron broke on here 5/6 weeks ago .
Some may be happy that it’s now in print .
Really pleased he has signed because it was touch and go and to the clubs credit they turned the offers down

Is it true there’s a non promotion clause in Guthrie’s favour?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on August 12, 2022, 20:39:44 pm
I reckon the club could have taken a few quid (100-250k your guess) for him. They haven't...

Bodes well in my opinion!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 12, 2022, 21:32:49 pm
The offer was £200k
not bad for a 30 year old in the last year of his contract .
Credit to the board but it would have left us in dire straits .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 12, 2022, 22:21:23 pm
Rumour from Twitter...Let's just hope we've other irons in the fire...

Understand Cambridge United to be monitoring Leicester city and former #NTFC winger, Josh Eppiah.

Board and manager see player as one for the future and are keen to make a bid.

#CUFC


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on August 13, 2022, 05:32:36 am
Love the Guthrie news, he sounds very happy here as well. Couldn't ask for a better CB to help bring on our recent signings too.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 13, 2022, 08:04:37 am
Rumour from Twitter...Let's just hope we've other irons in the fire...

Understand Cambridge United to be monitoring Leicester city and former #NTFC winger, Josh Eppiah.

Board and manager see player as one for the future and are keen to make a bid.

#CUFC
Just as I had foreseen.  8)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 13, 2022, 09:17:44 am
Rumour from Twitter...Let's just hope we've other irons in the fire...

Understand Cambridge United to be monitoring Leicester city and former #NTFC winger, Josh Eppiah.

Board and manager see player as one for the future and are keen to make a bid.

#CUFC
I wouldnt read much into that. He claims to be a journalist but only follows six people. Ergo, he has no contacts. Probable fake account.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 13, 2022, 11:04:47 am
Is it true there’s a non promotion clause in Guthrie’s favour?

Anybody??


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 13, 2022, 11:21:15 am
"non promotion clause" is probably pure speculation and unlikely to be substantiated. Guthrie said he was delighted to extend his contract in the knowledge that his future was settled for the next 3 years instead of having to worry about  what may happen at the end of this season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on August 13, 2022, 11:35:36 am
What is the likelihood that Guthrie will see out this contract?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on August 13, 2022, 11:56:20 am
What is the likelihood that Guthrie will see out this contract?

At 30 years old I would say highly likely.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 13, 2022, 12:16:42 pm
Rumour from Twitter...Let's just hope we've other irons in the fire...

Understand Cambridge United to be monitoring Leicester city and former #NTFC winger, Josh Eppiah.

Board and manager see player as one for the future and are keen to make a bid.

#CUFC

Same thread says this is a false rumour? Pinch of salt for anything on Twitter particularly from an ‘unknown source’.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 13, 2022, 23:04:54 pm
Eppiah still on
Let’s hope he doesn’t break down this week …… again


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 14, 2022, 00:32:33 am
Same thread says this is a false rumour? Pinch of salt for anything on Twitter particularly from an ‘unknown source’.


we have him but …..
he has stay off the treatment table .
look at Leicester Res this week


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on August 14, 2022, 09:33:06 am
we have him but …..
he has stay off the treatment table .
look at Leicester Res this week
Isnt he too old to play in the development team now?
Which reserves do you mean?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 14, 2022, 15:28:40 pm
Isnt he too old to play in the development team now?
Which reserves do you mean?

I see you got a reply to your question  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 14, 2022, 17:14:33 pm
Isnt he too old to play in the development team now?
Which reserves do you mean?
Leicester U21s they play in the Premier League 2 Division 1.
They played today and lost 3-1 to Man City, Eppiah wasn’t in the squad.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 14, 2022, 17:57:58 pm
Leicester have got a game this week - Eppiah will be involved unless he is injured again .
it may not be a reserve game


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 14, 2022, 18:15:20 pm
Hopefully, our scouting team, are also busy targeting alternative Eppiah type players who ain't constantly injured...

Gotta have plans B & C surely!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 15, 2022, 08:17:53 am
The gamble is whether to take Eppiah or another untried player from a premiership club i would suggest .
There may be room for both .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on August 15, 2022, 09:35:06 am
The **** is whether to take Eppiah or another untried player from a premiership club i would suggest .
There may be room for both .


I think someone with some FL experience is required. Whilst bot Bowie and Leonard have showed their class in their recent cameos. I think their inexperience showed when we were under pressure towards the end of the game on Saturday. A few decisions resulted in the ball coming straight back at us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 15, 2022, 09:51:52 am
Leicester have got a game this week - Eppiah will be involved unless he is injured again .
it may not be a reserve game

So, we’ve agreed a deal for Eppiah to sign for us a number of weeks ago, but he hasn't joined, he is fit and ready to go but hasn’t featured in any preseason games but is going to please for Leicester in some capacity this week.

A lot of mixed messages from you here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 15, 2022, 10:09:35 am
So, we’ve agreed a deal for Eppiah to sign for us a number of weeks ago, but he hasn't joined, he is fit and ready to go but hasn’t featured in any preseason games but is going to please for Leicester in some capacity this week.

A lot of mixed messages from you here.
The message is very clear with no mixing whatsoever .
Eppiah was not fit throughout pre season due to treatment .
He was then fit and suffered further injury / niggle .
i have never said he will definitely come here and have always said it depends on the injury situation and the terms .
There is a will to make it happen but it may depend on any games / tests he gets through this week / next week . It would only ever be a loan although Leicester would like to sell him . The restrictive situation is clearly his premiership wages and very poor injury record .
Hopefully that’s clear enough for you .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 15, 2022, 10:49:17 am
The message is very clear with no mixing whatsoever .
Eppiah was not fit throughout pre season due to treatment .
He was then fit and suffered further injury / niggle .
i have never said he will definitely come here and have always said it depends on the injury situation and the terms .
There is a will to make it happen but it may depend on any games / tests he gets through this week / next week . It would only ever be a loan although Leicester would like to sell him . The restrictive situation is clearly his premiership wages and very poor injury record .
Hopefully that’s clear enough for you .

Don’t know about anyone else but I think we should be looking elsewhere!!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 15, 2022, 11:13:29 am
Don’t know about anyone else but I think we should be looking elsewhere!!
All depends on the budget I guess, Eppiah is proven at our level, he knows the manager and a lot of the players we still have, I get the point about injury’s but beggars can’t be choosers.
I for one would love to see him in claret again, he’s direct got pace and started to finish.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: LovelyMilkyMilky on August 16, 2022, 13:28:04 pm
Don’t know about anyone else but I think we should be looking elsewhere!!
Nope! If we can get him in we should definitely do it. He’s affected the game almost whenever he has played.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on August 16, 2022, 14:10:30 pm
Yep, Im with the last two comments...

Eippiah is worth a g@mble if we can make the numbers work for us. He oozes quality and has huge potential. Coming off of the bench, and with the right service (which he never got last season) he would be a constant game changer.

I hope a deals done!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on August 16, 2022, 14:39:25 pm
I'd take your hand off of there was a chance of getting Eppiah, preferably on a permanent move but if  what is being said about his salary is true then on a long term loan.

I'm not convinced (yet) about his finishing but he causes chaos with his runs and will create a lot of problems for other teams.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on August 16, 2022, 16:03:58 pm
I'd take your hand off of there was a chance of getting Eppiah, preferably on a permanent move but if  what is being said about his salary is true then on a long term loan.

I'm not convinced (yet) about his finishing but he causes chaos with his runs and will create a lot of problems for other teams.

This wages thing doesn't make sense. Why would Leicester loan him out for a season when its his last season there anyway?!!

If he is on 5k a week (so 250k for his remaining contract) - pay him orf 100k, then we sign him on a 3 year deal on 2.5k a week! With a big percentage clause in it if we sell him on for big wedge. Everyones a winner. Leicester save themselves 150k in wages for a player they don't want to keep, Cobblers get a promising player on their books within their wage structure and Eppiah takes a small hit £ wise for his first year but ensures he's got a decent wage coming in for 3 years.

Or something like the above!  ;D

Unless there are serious concerns with his long term fitness....

...which if that's the case, then a loan deal doesn't really benefit either Leicester or Cobblers. He turns out bloody brilliant and goes somewhere else for free at the end of it. Or he turns out sh1t and crocked and no one wants him!!

A 3 year contract with some clauses in it I reckon is the best way forward. But what do I know!!!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on August 16, 2022, 17:05:35 pm
I'm inclined to agree, Drilling. Maybe Leicester are taking a stand on paying him off?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 16, 2022, 17:31:19 pm
So, we’ve agreed a deal for Eppiah to sign for us a number of weeks ago, but he hasn't joined, he is fit and ready to go but hasn’t featured in any preseason games but is going to please for Leicester in some capacity this week.

A lot of mixed messages from you here.

Agreed


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 16, 2022, 17:36:57 pm
Don’t know about anyone else but I think we should be looking elsewhere!!

Easy to agree


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on August 16, 2022, 17:38:06 pm
I'm inclined to agree, Drilling. Maybe Leicester are taking a stand on paying him off?

Remember when Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi held Boro to ransom and MacAnthony had a melt down after he signed for us?  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 16, 2022, 17:52:28 pm
Remember when Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi held Boro to ransom and MacAnthony had a melt down after he signed for us?  ;D ;D

The fact that P’boro have shown no interest is perhaps a clue! Rather we took a gamble on Jack Diamond than a risky one with Eppiah.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 16, 2022, 17:53:00 pm
This wages thing doesn't make sense. Why would Leicester loan him out for a season when its his last season there anyway?!!

If he is on 5k a week (so 250k for his remaining contract) - pay him orf 100k, then we sign him on a 3 year deal on 2.5k a week! With a big percentage clause in it if we sell him on for big wedge. Everyones a winner. Leicester save themselves 150k in wages for a player they don't want to keep, Cobblers get a promising player on their books within their wage structure and Eppiah takes a small hit £ wise for his first year but ensures he's got a decent wage coming in for 3 years.

Or something like the above!  ;D

Unless there are serious concerns with his long term fitness....

...which if that's the case, then a loan deal doesn't really benefit either Leicester or Cobblers. He turns out bloody brilliant and goes somewhere else for free at the end of it. Or he turns out sh1t and crocked and no one wants him!!

A 3 year contract with some clauses in it I reckon is the best way forward. But what do I know!!!  ;D

They are either confident in his ability or they are not, give him to us, to shop window him, with a decent sell on or buy back clause and they cover themselves.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 16, 2022, 17:56:29 pm
I'm not sure Eppiah would take a 50% cut in wages from 5k to 2.5k and I thought he was previously reported to be on 6k.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 16, 2022, 17:58:14 pm
This wages thing doesn't make sense. Why would Leicester loan him out for a season when its his last season there anyway?!!

If he is on 5k a week (so 250k for his remaining contract) - pay him orf 100k, then we sign him on a 3 year deal on 2.5k a week! With a big percentage clause in it if we sell him on for big wedge. Everyones a winner. Leicester save themselves 150k in wages for a player they don't want to keep, Cobblers get a promising player on their books within their wage structure and Eppiah takes a small hit £ wise for his first year but ensures he's got a decent wage coming in for 3 years.

Or something like the above!  ;D

Unless there are serious concerns with his long term fitness....

...which if that's the case, then a loan deal doesn't really benefit either Leicester or Cobblers. He turns out bloody brilliant and goes somewhere else for free at the end of it. Or he turns out sh1t and crocked and no one wants him!!

A 3 year contract with some clauses in it I reckon is the best way forward. But what do I know!!!  ;D
Simply because no one will take that risk on such an injury prone player.
3 years ?
£2500 a week ?
i don’t think so .
 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on August 17, 2022, 08:45:05 am
Simply because no one will take that risk on such an injury prone player.
3 years ?
£2500 a week ?
i don’t think so .
 
Nor do I. Barmy.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 17, 2022, 16:40:26 pm
And it’s all gone quite all gone …………..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 17, 2022, 18:00:01 pm
What's quite all gone Manny? or did you mean quiet? this old dyslexia is a bitch.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 17, 2022, 19:39:15 pm
What's quite all gone Manny? or did you mean quiet? this old dyslexia is a ****.
Haha this predictive txt is a real pain, just ask Bulge.
Anyway dyslexia rules KO.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 17, 2022, 20:41:38 pm
Haha this predictive txt is a real pain, just ask Bulge.
Anyway dyslexia rules KO.
I bet that you read that through at least twice, before hitting the send button!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 18, 2022, 07:07:45 am
I bet that you read that through at least twice, before hitting the send button!  ;D
I blame the Buckie.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on August 18, 2022, 10:10:16 am
So, did Eppiah play for Leicester reserves this week and if so, did he come through unscathed?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 18, 2022, 10:46:47 am
In these troubled times I sat thank god for our queer old dean, long may she rain.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: angrydad on August 18, 2022, 10:54:17 am
So, did Eppiah play for Leicester reserves this week and if so, did he come through unscathed?

Not 100% he appears in Leicesters u21 team / development squad - this suggests he would do -
https://www.lcfc.com/u21s/profiles

Stats from the match from Sunday, where he didn't feature:
https://www.sofascore.com/manchester-city-u21-leicester-city-u21/UFohkU


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Jonesy9 on August 18, 2022, 18:08:41 pm
Not sure that they really value the player that much. Maybe because they think he’s older than he is… ;D
This is from his profile on their development team page:


FULL NAME
Josh Eppiah
NATIONALITY
Belgian
DATE OF BIRTH
1 January 1970


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on August 18, 2022, 19:48:36 pm
Not sure that they really value the player that much. Maybe because they think he’s older than he is… ;D
This is from his profile on their development team page:


FULL NAME
Josh Eppiah
NATIONALITY
Belgian
DATE OF BIRTH
1 January 1970

Maybe that's why he is injured so much as he's 52  ;D 😉


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Shoemender on August 18, 2022, 20:25:14 pm
Not sure that they really value the player that much. Maybe because they think he’s older than he is… ;D
This is from his profile on their development team page:


FULL NAME
Josh Eppiah
NATIONALITY
Belgian
DATE OF BIRTH
1 January 1970

I'm sure this DOB error was pointed out some time ago.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on August 18, 2022, 20:52:16 pm
Leicester have got a game this week - Eppiah will be involved unless he is injured again .
it may not be a reserve game

Do we know how he got on?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on August 18, 2022, 22:59:07 pm
I see the BBC are reporting that Newport County have signed Nevers on loan!
Good luck with the Exiles fella! ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on August 19, 2022, 18:28:03 pm
Fresh ink….?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on August 19, 2022, 18:30:58 pm
Eppiah ….✍️


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3494 on August 19, 2022, 18:31:32 pm
Eppiah ….✍️
That would be nice right?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on August 19, 2022, 18:36:39 pm
Hylton, Super Sam, Bowie, Leonard, Pinnock, Appere

 That’s looks decent from an attacking perspective


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gazman on August 19, 2022, 18:37:02 pm
Anyone heard that mystery audio on insta?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: bungle on August 19, 2022, 18:38:22 pm
Eppiah confirmed on a season long loan.

Our forward options for this level
are insane. We should have some genuine
competition for places and some genuine
game changers on the bench.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on August 19, 2022, 18:44:16 pm
Oh no, will be the death of us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 19, 2022, 18:49:52 pm
Good news. Is that us done now or are we expecting 1 more before the window closes?.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on August 19, 2022, 18:54:59 pm
That will do.

Attaching options by the barrell

They have clearly backed Brady.

Eppiah , Hoskins, Bowie, Hylton, Mitchy

Bums off seats time


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on August 19, 2022, 18:56:31 pm
Attack, attack, attack attack attack…..


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on August 19, 2022, 19:06:52 pm
I think I'd want 1 more in attack just incase


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: ntfclad on August 19, 2022, 19:12:28 pm
Good news. Is that us done now or are we expecting 1 more before the window closes?.

After 1 more but not as urgent now we’ve got Eppiah


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on August 19, 2022, 19:16:55 pm
Thrilled by this news. Let's hope he stays fit!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gazman on August 19, 2022, 19:21:55 pm
This has been a brilliant transfer window and one of the best for a long long time
Fair play to the board for backing Brady


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 19, 2022, 19:29:22 pm
Great signing, Eppiah is way too good for L2.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on August 19, 2022, 19:34:30 pm
I can't remember a time where we could have a front 3 like Pinnock -Appere - Hoskins, need a goal so swap the lot for Bowie-Hylton-Eppiah.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 19, 2022, 19:51:03 pm
We have good cover in all positions unless we have a glut of injuries in one area of the team as we currently have in defence. when we get most of the current injured players back the bench will look very strong which is not something we could say last season.
A good squad considering our reported small budget, just think what squad we would have with a top 6 budget.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 19, 2022, 19:59:31 pm
As predicted, Eppiah comes through this week unscathed and signs .
I am not sure about comments referencing the board backing the manager - the budget is the budget .
Players coming in on loan are about £1k a week because their wages are mainly paid by the parent club .
Great boost of a signing though .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on August 19, 2022, 21:05:54 pm
I am not sure about comments referencing the board backing the manager - the budget is the budget .


There’s a shock  ::) Every cloud has a GREY lining for some.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 19, 2022, 21:30:36 pm
Eppiah ….✍️

Zen, Is he available for Saturday?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 19, 2022, 21:49:55 pm
We have good cover in all positions unless we have a glut of injuries in one area of the team as we currently have in defence. when we get most of the current injured players back the bench will look very strong which is not something we could say last season.
A good squad considering our reported small budget, just think what squad we would have with a top 6 budget.
You do know what a loan is right?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 20, 2022, 05:22:19 am
Zen, Is he available for Saturday?
I think we will have to be patient otherwise we will have a patient .
He has had back treatment , a further niggle and no pre season to speak of . His minutes will be limited to start with .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 20, 2022, 07:36:38 am
Well regarding loans, without going into a great deal of research we have 3 and judging by transfer deals of other clubs in our division most seem to be going down the same route.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Risdene on August 21, 2022, 07:18:29 am
Just a pacey right winger to finish the squad off?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: NathR on August 21, 2022, 07:50:39 am
                         Burge

               Maglorie.      Guthrie.     
McGowen                                   Koiki


                     McWilliams
           Fox.                         Leanard

Pinnock.          Appere.             Hoskins

GK Maxsteed
DR Lintott
DC Adimayo
DC Sherring
DL Haynes
CDM Stowerby
MC Abingbola
MC ???
AM Eppiah
AM/SC Bowie
SC Hylton
                 
Looking at the squad (when all fit). Based on the current 4 3 3 / 4 2 3 1 formation we are playing, we seem well covered across the back.  Will be interesting when all fit to see who partners Guthrie at the back.    With Eppiah in we look well stocked along the forward line, with some that can play in different positions.   

I feel we could do with another good box to box midfielder, as Stowerby more CDM and Adingbola still young, so if we go with a 3 doesn’t leave much cover.

Based on current performances / pre-season / every member of this squad looks capable of being competitive in this league, so we have a lot more strength in depth compared to last year.

Hats off to JB and team, it does take time, however in two pre-seasons they have built what looks like a very good squad at this level.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 21, 2022, 08:16:33 am
Here’s my go.

                             Burge


  McGowan.     Odimayo.    Guthrie.     Kioki.   

                   McWilliams.    Fox. 

   Eppiah.             Lenard.              Hoskins.

                            Hylton

                         


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on August 21, 2022, 08:32:08 am
Here’s my go.

                             Burge


  McGowan.     Odimayo.    Guthrie.     Kioki.   

                   McWilliams.    Fox. 

   Eppiah.             Lenard.              Hoskins.

                            Hylton

                         

Bloody hell,  you've got Super Sam as a starter. Are you feeling OK?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 21, 2022, 21:38:08 pm
i don’t think we are finished just yet


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 22, 2022, 07:15:24 am
Bloody hell,  you've got Super Sam as a starter. Are you feeling OK?
You can’t ignore the little scamp with his form at the moment, long may it continue.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 22, 2022, 07:51:13 am
Bloody hell it's Leonard not Lenard - FACT. He's on loan from Brightun.

As we have an epidemic of not being able to spell our players names correctly perhaps Saturdays team should have read 

                                                            Bulge

  Lintoft                      Maglorie                            Geoffrey                       Kinky

                                  Lenard                              McWalliams

                 Bowen                                Pillock                               Hawkins

                                                          Hilltop

 Subs:  Matchbox, Heinz, Dytch, Fax, Sewerboy, Crass, Appletree

 Yes I know Sowerby wasn't on the bench on Saturday but I just couldn't resist Sewerboy



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on August 22, 2022, 08:05:11 am

                                                            Bulge

  Lintoft                      Maglorie                            Geoffrey                       Kinky

                                  Lenard                              McWalliams

                 Bowen                                Pillock                               Hawkins

                                                          Hilltop


Why have you spelt everyone but the keeper wrong?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 22, 2022, 10:30:19 am
Bloody hell it's Leonard not Lenard - FACT. He's on loan from Brightun.

As we have an epidemic of not being able to spell our players names correctly perhaps Saturdays team should have read 

                                                            Bulge

  Lintoft                      Maglorie                            Geoffrey                       Kinky

                                  Lenard                              McWalliams

                 Bowen                                Pillock                               Hawkins

                                                          Hilltop

 Subs:  Matchbox, Heinz, Dytch, Fax, Sewerboy, Crass, Appletree

 Yes I know Sowerby wasn't on the bench on Saturday but I just couldn't resist Sewerboy


Fûck me it’s like fishing in a barrel.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 22, 2022, 17:12:10 pm
i wouldn’t be surprised if we get another defender in .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on August 22, 2022, 17:19:14 pm
i wouldn’t be surprised if we get another defender in .

 :o

Is Sherring out for some time or is someone going? 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 22, 2022, 17:36:30 pm
i wouldn’t be surprised if we get another defender in .

Does that mean that Max Dyche will not be included for this season and possibly going out on loan?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 22, 2022, 17:43:10 pm
Does that mean that Max Dyche will not be included for this season and possibly going out on loan?
I raised the same point last week. I dont think that we will see him on the pitch. Shame really.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 22, 2022, 17:53:51 pm
I raised the same point last week. I dont think that we will see him on the pitch. Shame really.

Another one of those that when we see him he looks to be more than ok, but JB and CC see him every day and something is not quite right?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 22, 2022, 18:34:51 pm
Wasn't Aaron Pierre released at the end of last season? I don't recall him signing for another team in this transfer window.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on August 22, 2022, 18:44:10 pm
i wouldn’t be surprised if we get another defender in .
ExZakly


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on August 22, 2022, 19:56:56 pm
Just been perusing  the Gillingham fans forum and they are all suggesting that letting Harvey Lintott leave on a free for us was an extremely bad move. I think JB and CC can spot a player, or maybe the mighty Graham Carr is the one to spot a rough diamond? He certainly did back in the day!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clint on August 22, 2022, 20:04:51 pm
Just been perusing  the Gillingham fans forum and they are all suggesting that letting Harvey Lintott leave on a free for us was an extremely bad move. I think JB and CC can spot a player, or maybe the mighty Graham Carr is the one to spot a rough diamond? He certainly did back in the day!
Didn’t he just!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on August 22, 2022, 20:19:29 pm
Trevor Morley, Richard Hill and Eddie McGoldrick…halcyon days!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 23, 2022, 08:02:43 am
Nothing cast in stone transfer wise but i think we will end up playing a back 3 .
If Dyche goes out on loan , we have 4 centre halves currently .
If we play x2 centre halves we are not too badly off .
i think one more will come in .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 23, 2022, 08:24:43 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/brady-will-weigh-up-whether-or-not-to-add-to-his-squad-before-the-deadline-as-he-calls-for-patience-over-josh-eppiah-3815240


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on August 23, 2022, 10:37:57 am
Wasn't Aaron Pierre released at the end of last season? I don't recall him signing for another team in this transfer window.

Still without a club from what I can see.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 23, 2022, 10:53:25 am
Wasn't Aaron Pierre released at the end of last season? I don't recall him signing for another team in this transfer window.
very little or nil chance of Pierre returning i would say ….
On Eppiah - he hasn’t yet played a game since he left in May ! Leicester didn’t dare risk him in the under 21s in the end .
So , he will be eased back slowly


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on August 23, 2022, 11:05:04 am
Here’s my go.

                             Burge


  McGowan.     Odimayo.    Guthrie.     Kioki.   

                   McWilliams.    Fox. 

   Eppiah.             Lenard.              Hoskins.

                            Hylton

                         

Hard to argue, although I am a big Sowerby fan, he's got a great engine, does a lot of ugly stuff, and he's got a pass in him.
Shame Mitchys forms dipped, I thought he and Hylton would link up well.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 23, 2022, 11:17:32 am
Hard to argue, although I am a big Sowerby fan, he's got a great engine, does a lot of ugly stuff, and he's got a pass in him.
Shame Mitchys forms dipped, I thought he and Hylton would link up well.
I like Sowerby as well, massively underrated because a lot of his work goes unnoticed.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 23, 2022, 11:19:12 am
I like Sowerby as well, massively underrated because a lot of his work goes unnoticed.

Agreed on Sowerby and hope he is selected against  Doncaster!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on August 23, 2022, 11:54:03 am
I like Sowerby as well, massively underrated because a lot of his work goes unnoticed.

ah yes, the classic "i know more about football as i notice the unnoticed work" quote.

leonard is a much better version of sowerby - who never looks match fit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Gen.Disorda on August 23, 2022, 12:13:06 pm
ah yes, the classic "i know more about football as i notice the unnoticed work" quote.

leonard is a much better version of sowerby - who never looks match fit.

To be honest its just nice to have two players who can keep the ball ticking over in midfield. Mcwilliams is great but he is more blood and thunder, we lost the ability to retain the ball without Sowerby last year.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on August 23, 2022, 17:16:57 pm
To be honest its just nice to have two players who can keep the ball ticking over in midfield. Mcwilliams is great but he is more blood and thunder, we lost the ability to retain the ball without Sowerby last year.

And this year too!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on August 23, 2022, 17:42:10 pm
Just my opinion but I would say Sowerby should be 4th choice in CM right now, which in itself is good news that we have a competent CM who can slot in. From just my eyes I cant see anything that he does better than the others and tends to take up positions whereby he is not readily available to get on the ball as much as he could do.

Statistics would suggest the same also. Not nearly as proactive on the ball or actually receiving the ball as Leonard and cannot break up the play the way that Fox or McWilliams. As he does not chip in with goals or assists really it just means that he would probably be the one to miss out imo. But as I say, that is still a positive in itself and shows the squads strength in depth.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 23, 2022, 18:27:30 pm
Just my opinion but I would say Sowerby should be 4th choice in CM right now, which in itself is good news that we have a competent CM who can slot in. From just my eyes I cant see anything that he does better than the others and tends to take up positions whereby he is not readily available to get on the ball as much as he could do.

Statistics would suggest the same also. Not nearly as proactive on the ball or actually receiving the ball as Leonard and cannot break up the play the way that Fox or McWilliams. As he does not chip in with goals or assists really it just means that he would probably be the one to miss out imo. But as I say, that is still a positive in itself and shows the squads strength in depth.

statistics will also tell you our win rate with Sowerby in the side is something like 48%.
I was surprised as well !


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 23, 2022, 19:32:43 pm
ah yes, the classic "i know more about football as i notice the unnoticed work" quote.

leonard is a much better version of sowerby - who never looks match fit.
Leonard is a completely different player to Sowerby, Sowerby is a slightly worse version of McWilliams but with a better engine.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Alfred on August 23, 2022, 20:26:13 pm
ah yes, the classic "i know more about football as i notice the unnoticed work" quote.

You probably dont notice how he manages the game either. 


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on August 24, 2022, 09:57:22 am
Leonard is a completely different player to Sowerby, Sowerby is a slightly worse version of McWilliams but with a better engine.


not sure i would have ever referred to Sowerby as a player with an engine - never looks match fit


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on August 24, 2022, 10:59:24 am
Bit of a pointless debate IMO re Sowerby and Leonard.  People seem to forget we spent most of the second half of last season with one fit centre mid so we need both. 

As some one else said previously the depth of options is what is all about and the fact that we now have some strength and more importantly quality in depth is what matters.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on August 24, 2022, 11:52:01 am
I’m not suggesting for a minute that he’s going to come to us but I was doing a bit of searching on Charlie Goode - he’s nowhere near Brentford’s first team and wasn’t even involved in their League Cup game last night. His loan spell at Sheffield United last season didn’t go well either, I imagine he’ll be going out on loan before the deadline but it will be at a higher level than us.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 24, 2022, 11:59:22 am
I’m not suggesting for a minute that he’s going to come to us but I was doing a bit of searching on Charlie Goode - he’s nowhere near Brentford’s first team and wasn’t even involved in their League Cup game last night. His loan spell at Sheffield United last season didn’t go well either, I imagine he’ll be going out on loan before the deadline but it will be at a higher level than us.
That’s was the best piece of business the club has ever done.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 24, 2022, 12:03:49 pm
That’s was the best piece of business the club has ever done.
The best piece of business Goode ever did was getting Van Veen sent off.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 24, 2022, 12:36:53 pm
Chuk not in the bench for Villa in the cup either .
Players stealing a very good living - unless injured


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on August 24, 2022, 14:44:29 pm
Chuk not in the bench for Villa in the cup either .
Players stealing a very good living - unless injured

him and his brother clearly have a very good agent


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 24, 2022, 15:55:44 pm
him and his brother clearly have a very good agent


it’s their dad …


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: cobbler151 on August 27, 2022, 13:52:36 pm
ah yes, the classic "i know more about football as i notice the unnoticed w :)ork" quote.

leonard is a much better version of sowerby - who never looks match fit.

They play in completely different roles.

You don't get City fans comparing KVD with Rodri


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on August 27, 2022, 19:18:06 pm
They play in completely different roles.

You don't get City fans comparing KVD with Rodri

KVD? Do you mean KVV, the Motherwell hero. Comparing him with Robbie?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on August 27, 2022, 19:40:09 pm
Chuk not in the bench for Villa in the cup either .
Players stealing a very good living - unless injured

Carney has been transferred to Chelsea and Caleb is on loan to Livingstone.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on August 28, 2022, 07:58:38 am
Caleb is on loan to Livingstone.

last year?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on August 28, 2022, 08:20:05 am
Carney has been transferred to Chelsea and Caleb is on loan to Livingstone.

I thought that was 2nd half of last season


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: itsme on August 29, 2022, 11:09:54 am
Last couple of days of the transfer window will we bring anyone else in


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 29, 2022, 11:20:53 am
Last couple of days of the transfer window will we bring anyone else in
I think we will, depends who’s still available and at what price!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on August 29, 2022, 16:02:07 pm
I think we will, depends who’s still available and at what price!

And how they will fit into and around what we have already.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on August 29, 2022, 19:49:13 pm
Can't really think of anything else we need at this stage and wouldn't want any more loans with January still to come.  Feels like we have cover everywhere so unless someone amazing becomes available that's too good to be true then I'm happy to call it on this window.

Now it's a case of getting all the pieces of the jigsaw in the right places.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on August 29, 2022, 20:50:25 pm
I thought that was 2nd half of last season

You are right and it looks like he's back at Villa. Unless he dramatically transforms into the next big thing he's unlikely to get a squad number let alone actually playing for the first team. Mind you those Villa fans that bought Chukwuemeka shirts last season have a slim thread of hope.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on August 29, 2022, 22:08:58 pm
You are right and it looks like he's back at Villa. Unless he dramatically transforms into the next big thing he's unlikely to get a squad number let alone actually playing for the first team. Mind you those Villa fans that bought Chukwuemeka shirts last season have a slim thread of hope.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11154105/Caleb-Chukwuemeka-follow-brother-Carney-Aston-Villa-exit-door.html

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19643175/caleb-chukwuemeka-aston-villa-burnley-transfer-exit/

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-chukwuemeka-burnley-24877761

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/burnley-battling-overseas-outfits-in-transfer-race-for-aston-villa-player/



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on August 30, 2022, 06:45:42 am
maybe brady was right all along, and caleb is just very lazy!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 30, 2022, 06:58:24 am
maybe brady was right all along, and caleb is just very lazy!
It wasn’t so much that - it was more what he did or didn’t do off the ball i think.
Worth looking at how JB dealt with individuals at youth team level when predicting how well they will do at senior level . This applies to others in the squad .
In other news , Pierre signs for Sutton . Too slow to come here although we did talk to Turnbull before Magloire signed .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on August 30, 2022, 17:58:50 pm
Lubala has gone on loan to Colchester.

Keith Hill has been sacked by Sc***horpe.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 30, 2022, 21:11:25 pm
Lubala has gone on loan to Colchester.

Keith Hill has been sacked by Sc***horpe.
Hahahhha fûck you Keith Hill, I hope you never get another job and end up living under a bridge.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TPFKA Marvo on August 31, 2022, 04:51:51 am
Can't really think of anything else we need at this stage and wouldn't want any more loans with January still to come.  Feels like we have cover everywhere so unless someone amazing becomes available that's too good to be true then I'm happy to call it on this window.

Now it's a case of getting all the pieces of the jigsaw in the right places.

Given lasts night performance I'd say your post might be a trifle optimistic.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on August 31, 2022, 06:39:05 am
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11154105/Caleb-Chukwuemeka-follow-brother-Carney-Aston-Villa-exit-door.html

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19643175/caleb-chukwuemeka-aston-villa-burnley-transfer-exit/

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-chukwuemeka-burnley-24877761

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/burnley-battling-overseas-outfits-in-transfer-race-for-aston-villa-player/


Let’s hope that there is a fee involved and we get a slice of it towards “running costs”


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: lordjord on August 31, 2022, 10:11:02 am
Would love to see us bring in another body up top, preferably one that can hold the ball up a bit more effectively. Anyone have any idea if we are in for any more players at all? Didnt hear it asked of Brady in the interview yesterday which I thought was pretty poor considering its one day before the window closes!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on August 31, 2022, 17:05:53 pm
Would love to see us bring in another body up top, preferably one that can hold the ball up a bit more effectively. Anyone have any idea if we are in for any more players at all? Didnt hear it asked of Brady in the interview yesterday which I thought was pretty poor considering its one day before the window closes!
Par for the course for radio Numpty, it’s either Jake I’ll answer the question while I’m asking it or the utterly bizarre Toggle Tim.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2022, 18:57:04 pm
Would love to see us bring in another body up top, preferably one that can hold the ball up a bit more effectively. Anyone have any idea if we are in for any more players at all? Didnt hear it asked of Brady in the interview yesterday which I thought was pretty poor considering its one day before the window closes!
i think having pushed the envelope with Hylton , he might well get told “ get more from what you have got”
and quite rightly so .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on September 01, 2022, 08:46:43 am
Anything happening today ntfclad?

Can't see Hylton being on more than Rose was on (who was signed when we we're in L1) If he is then that's ridiculous...

Surely some of the bonus Carney Chukwuemeka cash, can be spent one or two deadline additions, rather than running costs...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 01, 2022, 09:03:45 am
I hope to god we’ve got a competent striker lined up, one that suits our style of play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 09:11:24 am
I hope to god we’ve got a competent striker lined up, one that suits our style of play.

A target man would be good, so we can load it on teams if needed. Either that or a genuine number 10 who can spot Hylton's runs and free up Pinnock to go on the wing. Both would be good but probably not realistic.

I see Jack Diamond signed on a season long loan to Lincoln on Monday, he would have been a good signing.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1HorshamCobbler on September 01, 2022, 09:16:12 am
I thought Jon stated recently that they had been travelling the country looking at targets, I could be wrong but I think the only addition since that statement has been Eppiah?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 01, 2022, 09:29:04 am
Anything happening today ntfclad?

Can't see Hylton being on more than Rose was on (who was signed when we we're in L1) If he is then that's ridiculous...

Surely some of the bonus Carney Chukwuemeka cash, can be spent one or two deadline additions, rather than running costs...


Ridiculous it is then .
And nope
The budget is spent unless you are talking loans which cost little .
Or players leave which is unlikely .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 09:42:45 am
Ridiculous it is then .
And nope
The budget is spent unless you are talking loans which cost little .
Or players leave which is unlikely .

Being an ex-championship player I can see he would be on big bucks, otherwise he wouldn't be in league 2. He needs to start showing his worth.

So, if Cross, Abimbola and Dyche went out on loan would that allow us to bring someone in? JB doesn't seem keen on playing them. Best thing is to send them on loan and get someone in he will play. I'm surprised he's so reluctant to play younger players when he was previously the academy manager  ???


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on September 01, 2022, 09:50:34 am
Being an ex-championship player I can see he would be on big bucks, otherwise he wouldn't be in league 2. He needs to start showing his worth.

So, if Cross, Abimbola and Dyche went out on loan would that allow us to bring someone in? JB doesn't seem keen on playing them. Best thing is to send them on loan and get someone in he will play. I'm surprised he's so reluctant to play younger players when he was previously the academy manager  ???

I agree with this completely - I can’t remember ever being so underwhelmed by a new signing than I am with Hylton at the moment. I appreciate that he needs the right service but his performances have been poor so far, given the fanfare when he signed you’d have thought we had signed the lower league Haaland.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on September 01, 2022, 10:03:18 am
Hylton showed his class against Colchester with that through ball for Hoskins to score. The way he trapped the ball then spotted and executed the pass was sheer quality. He's not really done anything else since other than antagonise the opposition though. I wonder if he'd do better sitting a bit deeper and looking to bring others into play more?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 10:19:46 am
Hylton showed his class against Colchester with that through ball for Hoskins to score. The way he trapped the ball then spotted and executed the pass was sheer quality. He's not really done anything else since other than antagonise the opposition though. I wonder if he'd do better sitting a bit deeper and looking to bring others into play more?

He's definitely got the quality, but one bit of quality so far this season isn't enough and we need to see more. I get the impression he's not fit, after every game he has that ice pack strapped to his right leg.

Instead of being deeper I think he needs to be in the box picking up knock downs. That's why I think we need a target man, we could see Hylton come alive in the box. Some people don't like a target man, JB being one I believe. But you need various ways to skin a cat (terrible expression) in football.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 01, 2022, 10:28:36 am
He's definitely got the quality, but one bit of quality so far this season isn't enough and we need to see more. I get the impression he's not fit, after every game he has that ice pack strapped to his right leg.

Instead of being deeper I think he needs to be in the box picking up knock downs. That's why I think we need a target man, we could see Hylton come alive in the box. Some people don't like a target man, JB being one I believe. But you need various ways to skin a cat (terrible expression) in football.

The way we are set up to play I would literally prefer a strong CB up top.

If the ball isn't hoofed 60 yards forward its crossed into the box from deep, neither of our center forwards suit this style.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on September 01, 2022, 11:23:17 am
Leyton Orient appear to be willing to let Harry Smith go, he is still getting his fitness up to speed after an injury.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on September 01, 2022, 12:26:39 pm
Leyton Orient appear to be willing to let Harry Smith go, he is still getting his fitness up to speed after an injury.
Quick let’s sign him, put your fishing rod away pal.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on September 01, 2022, 12:53:34 pm
9 hrs to go, tick tock tick tock.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 01, 2022, 12:58:15 pm
So - you break the bank to get Hylton in on a multi year deal .
You struggle to get it to work or play to his strengths.
He doesn’t score and doesn’t start .
….. and then you go the board to justify another striker in the same mould .
I wouldn’t bother knocking on the door without putting your job at risk personally .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 01, 2022, 13:19:38 pm
So - you break the bank to get Hylton in on a multi year deal .
You struggle to get it to work or play to his strengths.
He doesn’t score and doesn’t start .
….. and then you go the board to justify another striker in the same mould .
I wouldn’t bother knocking on the door without putting your job at risk personally .

I guess the sooner Brady holds his hands up, admits his mistake and knocks that door the better for everyone!



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on September 01, 2022, 13:23:04 pm
I hope to god we’ve got a competent striker lined up, one that suits our style of play.
What style do we play?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on September 01, 2022, 13:35:11 pm
What style do we play?
Casual chic.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on September 01, 2022, 13:37:45 pm
BBC's radio's Jake Sharpe on twitter...

"Good old Deadline Day. Jon Brady being very coy on whether the Cobblers are still active in the market. Squad looks pretty complete but if a gem pops up then I think they are in a position to capitalise'

you could take that as is said...OR you could take it as we have found the gem and are ready to complete the deal tonight...


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 01, 2022, 13:42:26 pm
What style do we play?

Generally muster 15 passes between the back line then boot it as high and as far up the pitch as possible and wait for it to come back. Repeat.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: just.reading on September 01, 2022, 13:52:59 pm
Nice to see Hylton being written off after 6 league games.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on September 01, 2022, 13:58:50 pm
BBC's radio's Jake Sharpe on twitter...

"Good old Deadline Day. Jon Brady being very coy on whether the Cobblers are still active in the market. Squad looks pretty complete but if a gem pops up then I think they are in a position to capitalise'

you could take that as is said...OR you could take it as we have found the gem and are ready to complete the deal tonight...

If Diamond hadn’t already signed for Lincoln then that would be the answer to the potentially cryptic clue of “a gem”. Surely even if we go in for someone it will be a youngster on loan from the Premiership or Championship?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TPFKA Marvo on September 01, 2022, 14:01:52 pm
So - you break the bank to get Hylton in on a multi year deal .
You struggle to get it to work or play to his strengths.
He doesn’t score and doesn’t start .
….. and then you go the board to justify another striker in the same mould .
I wouldn’t bother knocking on the door without putting your job at risk personally .

So as the saying goes, "You've made your bed, now lie in it".

and if the signing hasn't worked but we refuse to acknowledge that or do anything about it, thus ending up midtable then maybe the saying

"Cutting your nose off to spite your face" maybe more appropriate?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 01, 2022, 14:12:51 pm
So as the saying goes, "You've made your bed, now lie in it".

and if the signing hasn't worked but we refuse to acknowledge that or do anything about it, thus ending up midtable then maybe the saying

"Cutting your nose off to spite your face" maybe more appropriate?

no , it’s called being accountable .
Any business is run in the same way .
I would have a good guess you work in the public sector or have no budgetary responsibilities in your work life ?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 14:52:50 pm
BBC's radio's Jake Sharpe on twitter...

"Good old Deadline Day. Jon Brady being very coy on whether the Cobblers are still active in the market. Squad looks pretty complete but if a gem pops up then I think they are in a position to capitalise'

you could take that as is said...OR you could take it as we have found the gem and are ready to complete the deal tonight...

Bob Coy?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on September 01, 2022, 17:27:06 pm
Matty Longstaff to Colchester is a real head scratcher - he’s too good for League 2 and it’s not as if Colchester are realistically going to be challenging. Surely there are League 1 clubs that would have taken him. If he had to come to League 2 again then why not Mansfield again? I didn’t think that Colchester’s Chairman was renowned for splashing the cash.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: TPFKA Marvo on September 01, 2022, 18:23:06 pm

I would have a good guess you work in the public sector or have no budgetary responsibilities in your work life ?

Work? What's that?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on September 01, 2022, 20:25:08 pm
Generally muster 15 passes between the back line then boot it as high and as far up the pitch as possible and wait for it to come back. Repeat.
Nice to have an identity


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on September 01, 2022, 20:25:59 pm
Casual chic.
Shabby chic


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 21:31:16 pm
Could there be a late signing at Sixfields?

Normally the club would tweet if there is no further action, so far they haven't  :o


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 01, 2022, 21:38:58 pm
Could there be a late signing at Sixfields?

Normally the club would tweet if there is no further action, so far they haven't  :o

You and Irchy are true worriers. Normal Club actions on last day of transfer action with less than 25mins to go? Relax man!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 21:46:31 pm
You and Irchy are true worriers. Normal Club actions on last day of transfer action with less than 25mins to go? Relax man!

 ???

They normally tweet that we can go to bed because there will no further transfers in or out. So far they haven't. Is that simple enough for you?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 01, 2022, 22:00:02 pm
Caleb to Crawley ….
good luck with that one .
A bit of a climb down from Burnley which was rumoured , probably by his agent / dad .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 01, 2022, 22:02:32 pm
???

They normally tweet that we can go to bed because there will no further transfers in or out. So far they haven't. Is that simple enough for you?

 A patronising tone wont help.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 01, 2022, 22:14:16 pm
We can all go to bed. No further action. Shame they couldn't tell us a little earlier. They did look at a couple today but decided not to push the boat out according to James H.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: 1971cobbler on September 02, 2022, 05:38:34 am
Caleb to Crawley ….
good luck with that one .
A bit of a climb down from Burnley which was rumoured , probably by his agent / dad .

Option to buy also. How the mighty seem to have fallen??

Other moves see Harry Smith join Exeter on loan from Leyton Orient and a welcome back to the EFL for Morgan Roberts, who has joined Swindon from Banbury.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on September 02, 2022, 07:44:15 am
Dion Angus, Wrexham to Harrogate, undisclosed - son of Terry.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: threeinabed on September 02, 2022, 09:09:54 am
Option to buy also. How the mighty seem to have fallen??

Other moves see Harry Smith join Exeter on loan from Leyton Orient and a welcome back to the EFL for Morgan Roberts, who has joined Swindon from Banbury.

CC - just shows that you can't make it on talent alone. unless he stops being lazy he will go nowhere.

Harry Smith - fair play to him. Shame we couldnt get the best out of him.

Roberts - always liked him, if he has bulked up he might have a chance.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 02, 2022, 09:17:03 am
Matty Longstaff to Colchester is a real head scratcher - he’s too good for League 2 and it’s not as if Colchester are realistically going to be challenging. Surely there are League 1 clubs that would have taken him. If he had to come to League 2 again then why not Mansfield again? I didn’t think that Colchester’s Chairman was renowned for splashing the cash.

Towards the end of his tenure at Mansfield he was often a sub. If he was that good we might have tried to secure him?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on September 02, 2022, 09:46:54 am
Towards the end of his tenure at Mansfield he was often a sub. If he was that good we might have tried to secure him?

He was only benched by Mansfield due to fitness issues as far as I am aware.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on September 02, 2022, 10:11:11 am
Well that's it for this window.
For me biggest loss - Fraser Horsfall (as much because it broke up a great partnership)
Best new signing - Probably Lee Burge
Upfront Hylton should be good and I'm very happy to see Eppiah back and even happier to see Magloire back on a long contract. I can't get too excited about Bowie or Leonard because they could go at a moments notice, especially likely after Christmas if they are doing really well here. Eppiah feels different. Lintott Adimayo and Haynes give us some excellent cover and options in defence, they would be in most starting 11s in L2.

Overall I'm pretty happy.

Oops almost forgot Sherring, its going to be hard to choose between all these defenders.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 02, 2022, 10:39:42 am
Is it too soon to start the January transfer thread?

I can already predict we need a no.9 & a proper no.10!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on September 02, 2022, 10:51:49 am
Once the new lot get to know each other and form a few partnerships we are going to be terrific, especially when JB finally listens to Bungle and plays our best formation. My money is on Hylton to win POTY, once he finds his feet at this level he’s going to be great.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on September 02, 2022, 11:36:34 am
I see Plymouth let Luke Jephcott go out on loan to Swindon, probably the type of player we could have done with, 42 goals in 135 appearances.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on September 02, 2022, 12:10:48 pm
Bungle's good isn't he.
Because he never plays the same team as Brady/manager, you can never disprove him.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mathius on September 02, 2022, 12:22:20 pm
Morgan Roberts has signed for Swindon Town after a successful season and a bit at Banbury United. Wish him all the best at his new club!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 02, 2022, 12:44:09 pm
Bungle's good isn't he.
Because he never plays the same team as Brady/manager, you can never disprove him.

Bungles posts are very plausible and appear well informed! My only comment, there is sometimes an underlying criticism of JB; give Bungle the job and wish him the best of luck!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on September 02, 2022, 13:46:59 pm
Bungles posts are very plausible and appear well informed! My only comment, there is sometimes an underlying criticism of JB; give Bungle the job and wish him the best of luck!
He loses me with his formations and his tactics I've got to admit.
I'm sure the game was never supposed to be so complicated as it is today.



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 02, 2022, 14:07:04 pm
Reading between the lines we must have lost out on a last minute deal or two...

No announcements from the club, local journos sitting my their phone tweeting on tenterhooks in the build up to 11pm.

I wonder who it was!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on September 02, 2022, 14:27:20 pm
He loses me with his formations and his tactics I've got to admit.
I'm sure the game was never supposed to be so complicated as it is today.



I agree, it's becoming a science. The game is far too over analysed, all you need to do is score one more goal than the opposition, whether it be 1 - 0 or 10 - 9.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Tabasco Kid on September 02, 2022, 14:34:50 pm
Reading between the lines we must have lost out on a last minute deal or two...

No announcements from the club, local journos sitting my their phone tweeting on tenterhooks in the build up to 11pm.

I wonder who it was!
The same thing gets said at the end of every window. Personally, im not so sure. No time to do medicals etc.. And what if a large bid for Hoskins had come in? Would we have time to organise a replacement? Anyway take a little longer and find out whose currently out of contract. There must be a few.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 02, 2022, 14:36:22 pm
He loses me with his formations and his tactics I've got to admit.
I'm sure the game was never supposed to be so complicated as it is today.



You may well be right but his posts are a good read.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on September 02, 2022, 17:11:49 pm
You may well be right but his posts are a good read.
They are interesting, certainly.
Bungle used the term 'inverted winger' a while back.
I did ask what this meant but didn't get an answer, so I thiught it must be one of the following three things
1/ a winger stood on his head for the 90 mins,
2/ a winger that had 'swapped' positions with his fullback,
3/ a winger that had 'swapped' with the winger on the other side.
Like we're supposed to know these things...
Turns out it's when the winger plays on the other side, i think, so option 3, providing a team plays with two of them.
I think it all went wrong for me when players started wearing stupid numbers like 17 and 53.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on September 02, 2022, 18:16:12 pm
Is it like an inverted nipple?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on September 02, 2022, 18:31:30 pm
Is it like an inverted nipple?
wouldn't that be a winger that goes on the inside rather than the outside? A winger that inverts rather than an inverted winger.
Unless you're now likening the winger to a nipple?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: EB Claret on September 02, 2022, 18:39:52 pm
wouldn't that be a winger that goes on the inside rather than the outside? A winger that inverts rather than an inverted winger.
Unless you're now likening the winger to a nipple?


Don't know about that ,but we've had some right t!ts playing for the Cobblers! ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on September 02, 2022, 19:00:31 pm
If a striker skins a defender does that mean the defender is circumcised?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Zen Master on September 02, 2022, 19:39:56 pm
I saw that Dominic Revan has signed for Barnet.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3086 on September 02, 2022, 20:05:36 pm
Is he any good?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on September 02, 2022, 20:08:48 pm
Don't know about that ,but we've had some right t!ts playing for the Cobblers! ;D ;D
I went out with someone who had a 36D one of those, the left was 36C. She entered a wet t-shirt competition and came 1st & 3rd.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on September 02, 2022, 20:21:36 pm
Morgan Roberts has signed for Swindon Town after a successful season and a bit at Banbury United. Wish him all the best at his new club!

I liked Morgan Roberts when he played for us, just thought that he needed to bulk up a bit.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3529 on September 02, 2022, 21:10:24 pm
If a striker skins a defender does that mean the defender is circumcised?
That or the strikers very irresponsible and a little bit naughty.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on September 03, 2022, 08:48:42 am
I liked Morgan Roberts when he played for us, just thought that he needed to bulk up a bit.
Not good enough FACT.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on September 03, 2022, 09:38:52 am
Not good enough FACT.

It's not a 'FACT' though is it?  ::)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on September 03, 2022, 09:41:29 am
It's not a 'FACT' though is it?  ::)

In his opinion, everything he says is a fact.
Reality appears to be passing him by.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on September 03, 2022, 10:54:05 am
In his opinion, everything he says is a fact.
Reality appears to be passing him by.
We released him because ……….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: BackOfTheNet on September 03, 2022, 12:04:16 pm
We released him because ……….

The same reason we released Steve Morison...?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Manwork04 on September 03, 2022, 12:18:48 pm
The same reason we released Steve Morison...?
That doesn’t count because he’s a striker, we could have Naymar and Mbappe up front they would still draw a blank, we are currently seeing the Sixseats curse application with are very own Danny Hylton.

Seriously Roberts isn’t good enough for league football, he is a massive pünt for a cash strapped Swindle.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: corno_ntfc on September 03, 2022, 12:57:47 pm
I liked Morgan Roberts when he played for us, just thought that he needed to bulk up a bit.

Exactly this

I always thought MR had more potential than the likes of Pollock


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mathius on September 03, 2022, 21:10:30 pm
I liked Morgan Roberts when he played for us, just thought that he needed to bulk up a bit.
Think he has a bit. Still young enough to add a bit more.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 05, 2022, 14:24:56 pm
With Ben Fox out for up to 6 months, are we short in midfield?

Jack Sowerby, Shaun McWilliams, Marc Leonard plus youngsters Peter Abimbola and Liam Cross. You can probably add Sammy cause he plays anywhere and everywhere. Maybe even Magloire could slot in there if needed but certainly not Mitch Pinnock, please!

A couple more injuries could see us in trouble, so should we look into the free agent market? There must be some decent players still unattached - short term contract until January is all that would be needed.

Does anyone agree?





Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: the grumpy old man on September 05, 2022, 14:41:23 pm
With Ben Fox out for up to 6 months, are we short in midfield?

Jack Sowerby, Shaun McWilliams, Marc Leonard plus youngsters Peter Abimbola and Liam Cross. You can probably add Sammy cause he plays anywhere and everywhere. Maybe even Magloire could slot in there if needed but certainly not Mitch Pinnock, please!

A couple more injuries could see us in trouble, so should we look into the free agent market? There must be some decent players still unattached - short term contract until January is all that would be needed.

Does anyone agree?


We should have signed someone before the deadline in my opinion, even if just a short loan deal as we clearly knew Fox was out for 6 months before it was closed.  With our luck with injuries (I've still to see Odimayo play) we could do with another body. I'm not sure about an unattached player though unless he is fit and ready to go. We still have Eppiah of course should he ever be deemed fit enough to play.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on September 05, 2022, 14:43:40 pm
I always felt we were a couple of players short to see us through to January. BUT like you say (TeachersPet), the out of contract players are still about...

Worth noting that in some of the recent seasons we've done decent business after deadline day. A fair few would have had their contracts terminated around 31/8 / 1/9 - so they could sign for other clubs. Especially more experienced ones.

Our matchday squad is definitely hit once we go over more than about 3 injuries. We had 6 on Saturday and one of those was the keeper. We only had 3 or 4 TOPS that we could bring on...and no real game changers at all.

Im Probably being harsh on Haynes there though, especially given you can move super Sam (which we did) further up the pitch so effectively making a big change to the dynamics of the side with one sub.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Saint Cobbler on September 05, 2022, 16:39:15 pm
Why is it that with most signings, many weeks or even months are required to bring them up to 'match fitness'? My memory may be fading, but I recall that going back ten, twenty or even 60 years we used to sign a player and they were straight in the team. Is today's football so much more demanding? I seem to  remember that the likes of Roly Mills, Frank Large etc used to run a round a lot and with a lot of movement and skill.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: DrillingCobbler on September 05, 2022, 16:56:56 pm
Why is it that with most signings, many weeks or even months are required to bring them up to 'match fitness'? My memory may be fading, but I recall that going back ten, twenty or even 60 years we used to sign a player and they were straight in the team. Is today's football so much more demanding? I seem to  remember that the likes of Roly Mills, Frank Large etc used to run a round a lot and with a lot of movement and skill.

Players are so conditioned now and prepped up to perform at the absolute physical max (whatever that is). An analogy would be an F1 car engine versus a normal road car engine. Back in years gone by, players were much less fit and it is of course, all relative. The game is so much faster now. Even in the 80's there were only 2 subs named! Now you need a squad with at least 4 or 5 decent options to bring off the bench...otherwise its a big advantage to the opposition if they have the options themselves!



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 05, 2022, 17:41:33 pm
Players are so conditioned now and prepped up to perform at the absolute physical max (whatever that is). An analogy would be an F1 car engine versus a normal road car engine. Back in years gone by, players were much less fit and it is of course, all relative. The game is so much faster now. Even in the 80's there were only 2 subs named! Now you need a squad with at least 4 or 5 decent options to bring off the bench...otherwise its a big advantage to the opposition if they have the options themselves!




After last Tuesday game one of the core issues which emerged was fitness levels as displayed by players selected. This was noted by comments in the Chron and also on the Ipswich Forum. The admirable victory on Saturday does dilute player fitness issues. Should we still be concerned?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 06, 2022, 16:44:21 pm
Reading between the lines we must have lost out on a last minute deal or two...

No announcements from the club, local journos sitting my their phone tweeting on tenterhooks in the build up to 11pm.

I wonder who it was!

Brady confirms this was the case. Working right up to the deadline to bring someone in from league 1.

Other club pulled the plug.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 06, 2022, 16:48:09 pm
Brady confirms this was the case. Working right up to the deadline to bring someone in from league 1.

Other club pulled the plug.

Rotters ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 06, 2022, 17:21:49 pm
Brady confirms this was the case. Working right up to the deadline to bring someone in from league 1.

Other club pulled the plug.

Yes that has been confirmed, also the fact they are looking into the free agent market to cover injuries.   


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Risdene on September 06, 2022, 17:27:32 pm
Michael Jacobs?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: West Stand on September 06, 2022, 17:32:08 pm
Michael Jacobs?

No


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 07, 2022, 05:40:14 am
Zak Jules was a target but i don’t know if he was the one that pulled out .
He played for MK that week , for sure.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Clarity on September 07, 2022, 08:31:25 am
ExZakly
Think this went unnoticed on page 109


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 07, 2022, 08:56:45 am
Think this went unnoticed on page 109
not by me actually :)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Saint Cobbler on September 07, 2022, 09:18:30 am
Players are so conditioned now and prepped up to perform at the absolute physical max (whatever that is). An analogy would be an F1 car engine versus a normal road car engine. Back in years gone by, players were much less fit and it is of course, all relative. The game is so much faster now. Even in the 80's there were only 2 subs named! Now you need a squad with at least 4 or 5 decent options to bring off the bench...otherwise its a big advantage to the opposition if they have the options themselves!


So players now run around and with greater intensity than say Frank Large did, do they? I suppose the only way to avoid 'memory tricks' would be to watch old footage. What is available?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on September 07, 2022, 10:58:55 am
So players now run around and with greater intensity than say Frank Large did, do they? I suppose the only way to avoid 'memory tricks' would be to watch old footage. What is available?

Yes. Conditioning is on another planet compared to his era (even compared to 10-15 years ago).

See how many current athletics world records you can find which were set before Frank Large retired….


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on September 07, 2022, 11:43:14 am
Yes. Conditioning is on another planet compared to his era (even compared to 10-15 years ago).

See how many current athletics world records you can find which were set before Frank Large retired….


Medicinal interventions have had a huge impact some still not acknowledged.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on September 07, 2022, 17:04:29 pm
Yes. Conditioning is on another planet compared to his era (even compared to 10-15 years ago).

See how many current athletics world records you can find which were set before Frank Large retired….

The oldest track athletics world record is the women’s 800m held by Jarmila Kratochvilova from 1983. Franks last game was in 1974 so 9 years out. Would be confirmed in the book Have Boots Will Travel - The Story of Frank Large (Pitch Publishing, 2014).


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on September 07, 2022, 17:35:11 pm
The oldest track athletics world record is the women’s 800m held by Jarmila Kratochvilova from 1983.

Eastern Europen athlete setting unbelievable time in mid 80s...nothing to see here.  ;D

Slight sidetrack.  I remember reading an article a couple of years ago about this record when all the controversy was surrounding the South African Caster Semenya.  Only three people (one being Semenya) in the 2000s have got anywhere near this record and when I say near two were nearly a second behind it with one being two seconds which is still quite a way off. 

Funnily enough the only other runners that ran anywhere near that time were Russian and Cuban also in the 80's. 

They even looked at removing records set in that era due to the suspicious nature.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on September 07, 2022, 17:38:36 pm
Eastern Europen athlete setting unbelievable time in mid 80s...nothing to see here.  ;D

Slight sidetrack.  I remember reading an article a couple of years ago about this record when all the controversy was surrounding the South African Caster Semenya.  Only three people (one being Semenya) in the 2000s have got anywhere near this record and when I say near two were nearly a second behind it with one being two seconds which is still quite a way off. 

Funnily enough the only other runners that ran anywhere near that time were Russian and Cuban also in the 80's. 

They even looked at removing records set in that era due to the suspicious nature.
Er, excuse me can you get back over on the other thread, I haven’t finished our row about democracy. Rude.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on September 07, 2022, 17:49:36 pm
Er, excuse me can you get back over on the other thread, I haven’t finished our row about democracy. Rude.

 ;D ;D ;D

I've got to be honest mate I was trying to take a breather cause I have lost track of what the actual problem is and I've got a feeling the process is actually working exactly as you would like it to.   ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Melbourne Cobbler on September 07, 2022, 17:51:28 pm
;D ;D ;D

I've got to be honest mate I was trying to take a breather cause I have lost track of what the actual problem is and I've got a feeling the process is actually working exactly as you would like it to.   ;D ;D
I think so, what was the question?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 07, 2022, 19:40:01 pm
Think this went unnoticed on page 109

I noticed this on page 109 and its associations with the author but what is the logical conclusion?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: AYelvertoftCobbler on September 08, 2022, 10:37:29 am
I noticed this on page 109 and its associations with the author but what is the logical conclusion?
I thought you were one of the long-serving members here. Yet you use the words "logical conclusion"


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on September 08, 2022, 10:59:14 am
https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/jon-brady-reflects-on-the-transfer-window-and-the-huge-bravery-cobblers-have-shown-by-investing-in-youth-3835155

The Boss is positive... ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 08, 2022, 11:13:47 am
I noticed this on page 109 and its associations with the author but what is the logical conclusion?
that we didn’t get the names centre half in and Max Dyche consequently didn’t go on loan i would suggest


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on September 08, 2022, 11:56:09 am
Eastern Europen athlete setting unbelievable time in mid 80s...nothing to see here.  ;D

Slight sidetrack.  I remember reading an article a couple of years ago about this record when all the controversy was surrounding the South African Caster Semenya.  Only three people (one being Semenya) in the 2000s have got anywhere near this record and when I say near two were nearly a second behind it with one being two seconds which is still quite a way off. 

Funnily enough the only other runners that ran anywhere near that time were Russian and Cuban also in the 80's. 

They even looked at removing records set in that era due to the suspicious nature.

I remember reading that when one of the athletes breaking those records in the 1980s died (in the last few years or so) at the post mortem the pathologist couldn't be certain whether they were a woman or a man so significant the abuse of hormones had been.

I think we need to be far more skeptical about some of the achievements of our own down through the generations.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on September 08, 2022, 12:19:27 pm
Just seen Josh Harrop is without a team.
Young, promising, hampered by injuries. Fits the bill perfectly!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: west stand oap on September 08, 2022, 12:52:22 pm
Only 29 appearances in the last 2 seasons.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 08, 2022, 13:30:07 pm
I thought you were one of the long-serving members here. Yet you use the words "logical conclusion"


Puzzled by this


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Freddie Ramscar on September 08, 2022, 19:30:09 pm


Puzzled by this

i think we all are.   ???


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 08, 2022, 21:59:54 pm
Only 29 appearances in the last 2 seasons.

In 2019 he suffered a serious ligament injury and missed most of the season . Released by PNE September 22 so free agent. Bit like Eppiah so maybe worth a risk! Another one!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 27, 2022, 08:04:02 am
And just like Frozen Planet , the predator circles above just as we are all having a jolly nice time with our mates.
One of the young on the pitch is swiftly attacked and grappled from our grasp .
Etete - The Sequel out for release in January it would seem from the amount of scouts at the matches recently .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on September 27, 2022, 08:50:15 am
And just like Frozen Planet , the predator circles above just as we are all having a jolly nice time with our mates.
One of the young on the pitch is swiftly attacked and grappled from our grasp .
Etete - The Sequel out for release in January it would seem from the amount of scouts at the matches recently .

Are we talking Leonard or Bowie - hopefully the latter as Leonard is integral to our success in my opinion? I guess this is the risk with getting players in on loan - we’re the victims of our success. I know that Mick Harford has been to more than one of our matches so I’m guessing that Luton are one of the circling vultures.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest2995 on September 27, 2022, 09:49:41 am
Are we talking Leonard or Bowie - hopefully the latter as Leonard is integral to our success in my opinion? I guess this is the risk with getting players in on loan - we’re the victims of our success. I know that Mick Harford has been to more than one of our matches so I’m guessing that Luton are one of the circling vultures.
Who knows but it is likely to be Leonard followed by Bowie sadly .


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Ragdoll Cobbler on September 27, 2022, 10:02:55 am
If we can keep Leonard fit & have him til January, that's the best we can hope for unfortunately...

He's far far too good for L2 so why wouldn't Brighton want to see him perform at a higher level ala Etete last season?

Seems a season long loan never means that, unless we want to send a player back ala Nuttall!!!

Let's just enjoy him while we got him eh  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on September 27, 2022, 10:28:01 am
Where has this come from?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Irchy cob on September 27, 2022, 10:35:33 am
Where has this come from?

Hopefully it’s 2+2=5 based on the presence of an increased number of scouts at our games.  You could equally say that there is likely to be interest in Hoskins as he can’t fail to have attracted the scouts.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: CobblerForever on September 27, 2022, 10:58:15 am
Hopefully it’s 2+2=5 based on the presence of an increased number of scouts at our games.  You could equally say that there is likely to be interest in Hoskins as he can’t fail to have attracted the scouts.

At least he's on contract until Summer 2024.

Very costly to buy in January 2023 you'd have thought.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 27, 2022, 11:31:11 am
And just like Frozen Planet , the predator circles above just as we are all having a jolly nice time with our mates.
One of the young on the pitch is swiftly attacked and grappled from our grasp .
Etete - The Sequel out for release in January it would seem from the amount of scouts at the matches recently .

I’d be very interested to hear what you generally think the scouting networks from the 69 clubs above us in the league pyramid get up to on Saturday afternoons?

My bet would be attending the games of better performing sides lower down the pyramid.

We happen to be one of them so it doesn’t come as a major surprise.

I’d say Hoskins is the main draw scouting wise.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 27, 2022, 13:17:36 pm
If we can keep Leonard fit & have him til January, that's the best we can hope for unfortunately...

He's far far too good for L2 so why wouldn't Brighton want to see him perform at a higher level ala Etete last season?

Seems a season long loan never means that, unless we want to send a player back ala Nuttall!!!

Let's just enjoy him while we got him eh  ;D


I think a season long loan should mean a season long loan. If the club intends to recall them in January why don't they just make it a 6 month loan and reassess it in January. It annoys me when we work hard to get good young talent for another club to then benefit in January  >:(


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on September 27, 2022, 13:27:15 pm
I think a season long loan should mean a season long loan. If the club intends to recall them in January why don't they just make it a 6 month loan and reassess it in January. It annoys me when we work hard to get good young talent for another club to then benefit in January  >:(

It's the law of the jungle.
There are probably examples of where we have done similar to teams below us?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 27, 2022, 13:33:44 pm
It's the law of the jungle.
There are probably examples of where we have done similar to teams below us?

Indeed but why not make it 6 months, like we have with Connor & Ngwa at Rushden. Then at that point a decision can be made to send elsewhere, stay on where they are or recall completely.




Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Welly Cobb on September 27, 2022, 13:38:30 pm
Haven't we repeatedly done that with Ngwa and Adimbola and the like from Rushden and Kettering quite often in the last year, to pull them back to cover injuries and the like in the middle of the loan spell?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 27, 2022, 13:49:49 pm
We should get some free agents in now. Get them fit and ready for when we lose these players in January. JB recently said there were some decent ones out there but the problem is they aren't fit enough for immediate action.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 27, 2022, 13:59:40 pm
JB recently said there were some decent ones out there but the problem is they aren't fit enough for immediate action.

A bit like Appiah, Magloire, Odimayo, Nolan etc…


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3481 on September 27, 2022, 14:07:13 pm
Surely if they were decent they wouldn't be out there.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3063 on September 27, 2022, 14:32:15 pm
A bit like Appiah, Magloire, Odimayo, Nolan etc…

Please explain who Appiah is please? A bit of a mix of Appere and Eppiah possibly  ;)


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: macca1959 on September 27, 2022, 14:35:33 pm
A bit like Appiah, Magloire, Odimayo, Nolan etc…

And Nolan he’s long gone


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: MCHammer on September 27, 2022, 14:39:22 pm
What can you do it's the risk of the loan system.  Let the club worry about it and enjoy the players for the time they are here.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Winslow Lee on September 27, 2022, 14:43:25 pm
It's the law of the jungle.
There are probably examples of where we have done similar to teams below us?

When we were in league 1 we took Kioso for the second half of the season after he’d done well for Bolton in the first half of the season.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 27, 2022, 16:36:00 pm
Where has this come from?

Basically from Boots. who although sometimes derided has occasionally been correct. He appears to study the comments on here involving such players as Leonard and Bowie and makes an opinion based on said observation. Often presented in some sort of puzzle. Generally find it difficult to put money on his hunches ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 27, 2022, 16:46:58 pm
I’d be very interested to hear what you generally think the scouting networks from the 69 clubs above us in the league pyramid get up to on Saturday afternoons?

My bet would be attending the games of better performing sides lower down the pyramid.

We happen to be one of them so it doesn’t come as a major surprise.

I’d say Hoskins is the main draw scouting wise.

That would be an interesting one on Hoskins. Not one of your fav players either!

We had our fingers badly burned with Etete so I hope the Management is planning for possible replacements for Leonard and Bowie. Do not think it will be possible to replace Hoskins based on current scoring rate!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Bingers on September 27, 2022, 20:00:47 pm
Don't know why we are still on Summer Transfers. Is it still warm down your way - I hope so, I'm working in Essex this weekend, but currently I have the log burner packing out much needed heat. I have


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 28, 2022, 14:24:42 pm
That would be an interesting one on Hoskins. Not one of your fav players either!


A very big assumption there.

Would be interested to hear who you class as my fav players!?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: everbrite on September 28, 2022, 14:33:55 pm
A very big assumption there.

Would be interested to hear who you class as my fav players!?

None


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Mysterious Curle on September 28, 2022, 20:08:02 pm
None


;D



Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: yayo bayo on September 30, 2022, 21:26:25 pm
I personally think if sammy moved up the ladder he would be exposed and crucified by the fans of his new team. He has learnt how to play our level perfectly, he needs to appreciate it, such as former doubters are appreciating him now!


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: JeanGenie on September 30, 2022, 23:35:06 pm
I personally think if sammy moved up the ladder he would be exposed and crucified by the fans of his new team. He has learnt how to play our level perfectly, he needs to appreciate it, such as former doubters are appreciating him now!
+1


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Larry on October 01, 2022, 17:00:54 pm
I personally think if sammy moved up the ladder he would be exposed and crucified by the fans of his new team. He has learnt how to play our level perfectly, he needs to appreciate it, such as former doubters are appreciating him now!

Exposed as what? What can he be hiding?


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Lizard68 on September 11, 2023, 11:27:27 am
See, still open as is the January transfer thread.


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: guest3587 on September 11, 2023, 11:59:49 am
Sneaky  ;D


Title: Re: Summer Transfer window
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on September 11, 2023, 12:04:11 pm
Not any more is it?